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The Sousaki solfatara is a geothermal area near Sousaki in Greece, at the western end of the volcanic zone associated with the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic region. It contains fumaroles and altered ground where gases, including hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, escape through fractures at relatively low temperatures. Although no historical eruption is recorded there, its continuing gas emissions indicate persistent hydrothermal activity beneath the surface.
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Where is the Sousaki solfatara?
The Sousaki solfatara is a geothermal area near Sousaki in Greece. It lies at the western end of the volcanic zone associated with the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic region.
What is a solfatara?
A solfatara is a volcanic area where gases and steam escape through fumaroles and altered ground. At Sousaki, the gases include hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide.
What can be seen at Sousaki solfatara?
The site contains fumaroles, altered ground, and places where geothermal gases escape. Hydrogen sulfide can produce a strong sulfur smell around active vents.
Is Sousaki solfatara an active volcano?
It is a geothermal area linked to the volcanic zone of the Gulf of Corinth and Saronic region, rather than a classic cone-shaped volcano. Its fumaroles show that underground heat and gases remain important features.
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