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Los Hervideros is a section of volcanic coastline on the southwest side of Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands. Atlantic waves enter caves and channels eroded into solidified lava, forcing water and spray through openings in the dark rock and creating an appearance likened to boiling water, which gives the site its Spanish name. Paths and viewing points allow visitors to observe the interaction between the ocean and the island's lava formations from above.
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Why is Los Hervideros called the Boiling Pots?
Atlantic waves rush into caves beneath the lava cliffs and throw foaming water through openings in the rock. The churning white water resembles a boiling cauldron, which inspired the Spanish name Los Hervideros.
What volcanic activity created Los Hervideros?
The cliffs consist of lava associated with Lanzarote's historic Timanfaya eruptions, which began in 1730 and continued for several years. Waves subsequently exploited fractures in the cooled lava to form caves, arches, and channels.
When is the wave display strongest at Los Hervideros?
The spectacle is strongest during a heavy Atlantic swell, when waves force more water and air into the lava tubes. Calm weather reveals the black volcanic formations clearly but may produce little spray.
Where is Los Hervideros on Lanzarote?
Los Hervideros is on Lanzarote's southwest coast in the municipality of Yaiza, between the Janubio saltworks and El Golfo. Visitors should obey barriers because rough seas can break over exposed viewpoints and lava ledges.
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