A powerful mudflow that took place on Sunday has destroyed 2/3 of the territory of a unique natural monument and the most remarkable site of Kamchatka – The Valley of Geysers, which is annually visited by thousands of travellers. This was reported by a representative of the air company which helicopter evacuated the tourists; fortunately, no one was killed or injured.
      The mudflow consists of snow, trees, stones, and mud. It has covered nearly 2/3 of the Valley of Geysers, including the lower helicopter pad. According to experts, a part of the biggest geysers will break through the formed mud layer, but the majority of geysers have been lost forever.
      The authorities of Kamchatka have been trying to take emergency measures to save the natural monument. The damage caused by the calamity has not been estimated yet.
      
      Source: www.fontanka.ru
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