A foul-smelling green pond in New Zealand’s Wai-O-Tapu volcanic area is what’s known as the devil’s bathroom.

Wai-O-Tapu is an active geothermal area at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Center, just north of Reporoa Crater, in the Taupo Volcanic Region of New Zealand. This place is 27km south of Rotorua.

The bright green pond was filled with foul water that reeked of sulfur.

Due to the intense geothermal conditions beneath the Earth, this area has many outstanding hot springs, notable for their colorful appearance. The geothermal area covers an area of 18 square kilometers. New Zealand’s Wai-O-Tapu volcanic area has many fascinating natural wonders, but the most eye-catching place is “Devil’s Bath” – room Devil’s bath, a bright green pond filled with foul water that smells of sulfur.

This “bathroom” is approximately 10x15m in size and was formed 230,000 years ago after a major eruption.

The devil’s bath gets its distinctive color thanks to the combination of hydrogen sulfide gas and iron salts. The intensity of the green color of the water in the pond depends on the inclination of the sun’s rays and the amount of minerals in the water.

The green color of water changes depending on many factors.

Besides the angle at which the sun’s rays hit the water, other things that impact the color of this strange pond are the iron concentration, which gives the pool a dark green color, and the sulfur concentration, which gives it a green color. pale, looks almost yellow.

In fact, the blue water appears to be acidic enough to peel off the skin of someone unfortunate enough to fall into it.

Standing in the tourist area, visitors have a breathtaking panoramic view. This pond is located in a slight depression created by a large underground eruption. The location of the pond is a challenge for those who are curious to visit, but it can be seen clearly from above.