Hot springs in Yangmingshan National Park, Taiwan

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Hot springs can be found at Tahuang-tsui and Matsao; fumaroles belching steam and lined with startling yellow crystal sulphur formations are the features of Tayukeng and Hsiaoyukeng. Volcanic hollows, where steam and corrosive gases have worn away the earth's surface until it has become weak and caved in, can be seen at Tayukeng, Hsiaoyukeng, Matsao, and Szuhuangping. The hollow areas are surrounded by a desert of yellow sulphur and broken rocks, and support no plant life.

The landscape of Yangmingshan Nation Park varies greatly, from hot springs and fumaroles to tranquil lakes and grass fields. The main mountain range, Tatun, was formed by volcanic activity about two million years ago followed by Mt. Chutsu, Mt. Mientien, Mt. Hsiaokuanyin, and Mt. Hsiangtien about 750,000 years ago. The geological formation of the entire park is the result of volcanic activity.

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