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"The Perils of Devil's Gold: Unveiling Its Deadly Nature"
human-interest2 years ago

"The Perils of Devil's Gold: Unveiling Its Deadly Nature"

Devil's Gold, or sulfur, is mined by hand at the Kawah Ijen volcano in Indonesia, where workers endure perilous conditions and severe health risks. The mining process involves extracting sulfur gas from the volcano, carrying heavy loads of yellow rocks, and enduring toxic sulfur dioxide fumes without suitable protection. Despite the dangers, sulfur mining remains an important but treacherous option for workers in the region, offering higher pay compared to other jobs available on the island.

Indonesia's Kawah Ijen Volcano Erupts Bright Blue "Lava"
science-and-environment3 years ago

Indonesia's Kawah Ijen Volcano Erupts Bright Blue "Lava"

The Kawah Ijen volcanic complex in Indonesia is the only place on Earth to consistently exhibit electric blue streams of "lava" caused by an abundance of sulfur pockets in the rock. The blue flame phenomenon is caused by sulfur igniting as it comes into contact with oxygen. The complex is also home to the largest acid lake in the world and a sulfur mining operation done by hand. The intense levels of sulfur make the air surrounding the complex toxic to anyone who breathes it, and without proper protective equipment, many of the sulfur miners suffer serious health conditions.