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Bandai-Asahi National Park
November 1, 2022
Hiking
This marsh's (which is actually Mt. Bandai's caldera lake) reddish color is due to the erosion of the surrounding rocks after the many eruptions in Mt. Bandai, leaving extensive deposits of iron hydroxide in the pond's bed.
The pond's water is very acidic and rich in sulfur, iron, manganese, and aluminum.
The pond's water is very acidic and rich in sulfur, iron, manganese, and aluminum.
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4.5
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23
hikers
10.5km
04:17
860m
860m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 1,110 m
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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h