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Posted by : Rahmad Rivai
5 Nov 2013
Has been named as one of the strangest places in the world to dive |
This incident occurred in 1919. Locals call the mountain top with Banua Wuhu, located in Mahangetan Island, Sangihe. This phenomenon is only 400 meters from the shoreline, if continued walking towards the Southwest, then the volcano will be found.
If the body of Mount Krakatau partially swallowed the sea, partially gaping in the air. Unlike the Banua Wuhu, all parts beradah mountain on the ocean floor.
The location of the divers paradise, they can see the mountains from a very close distance, without any danger of lava and toxic air. Truly unique, even CNN Banua Wuhu crowned as one of the strangest places in the world to dive.
But divers still have to be careful. Wuhu Banua peak marked by bubbles in between the rocks, where the temperature reaches 37-38 degrees Celsius. If the bubble touches the hand, it can burn the skin.
Marine life more beautiful when diving deeper, the walls of the volcano adding artistic accents. Complementing the beautiful coral reefs, sponges, and various species of fish.
The sea is so dark and mystical atmosphere childbirth, especially when the sun is not bright. Sometimes the mountain buzzing sound can be heard. Local people believe that Mount Banua Wuhu uninhabited. They often perform rituals Tulude at certain moments.
Sumber: CNN/Sangihe.go.id