Morbid Fact Du Jour For September 12, 2010
Today’s Sulfuric Yet Truly Morbid Fact!
The Izu Islands are a group of volcanic islands stretching south and east from the Izu Peninsula of Honshu, Japan. Administratively, they form two towns and six villages, all part of Tokyo. The largest is Izu Oshima, usually called simply Oshima. Because of their volcanic nature, the islands are constantly filled with the stench of sulfur. Residents were evacuated from the islands in 1953 and 2000 due to volcanic activity and dangerously high levels of gas. The people returned in 2005 but are now required to carry gas masks with them at all times in case gas levels rise unexpectedly.
Culled from: ListVerse
Generously submitted by: Magnoire
I don’t care if it’s dangerous and smelly (I’ve been to Sulfur Works at Lassen Volcanic Park on many occasions so I think I can handle it), I want to go to this island! Check out the interesting sights to see on this gemhunter’s blog:
Anorthite and Native Brass
