Carp Mountain Mud Volcano Introduction
Liuyushan, as the name suggests, is named because its shape resembles that of a carp. In the early days, due to the spring water that emerged from the top of Liuyushan, it was also known as "Guan Shui Mountain." The first recorded eruption of mud at Liuyushan dates back over a hundred years to the Qing Dynasty. Since then, it has exhibited intermittent eruptions, and starting from the 77th year of the Republic of China, it erupted almost every year, with eruption locations even shifting from the mountaintop to the plains. From a geological perspective, the underground holds substances such as natural gas, oil, water, and mud. When the energy beneath accumulates to a certain level, it bursts out through the cracks in the Earth's crust. Liuyushan is located on an unstable fault line, creating the spectacular sight of mud eruptions. Simultaneously, due to the rich natural gas mixed in with the mud, ignition is artificially applied to accelerate gas combustion. The gushing mud and water often accompany towering flames, erupting to heights of several meters, forming a magnificent spectacle. In recent years, the mud volcano's eruption point has been near the Huangyuan Holy Temple. According to religious beliefs, this temple was built under divine guidance. Inside the hall of Huangyuan Holy Temple hangs a photo taken during a mud volcano eruption, depicting the "Manifestation of the Golden Dragon." This shows that the natural spectacle is further enhanced by a touch of legend. Interestingly, the mud volcano's eruption hole is not far from the temple. Although the Huangyuan Holy Temple is surrounded by flowing mud during eruptions, its structure remains unscathed and unharmed. The mud volcano is in a state of unpredictable eruptions, and even if one does not get to witness the spectacle of "Liuyushan" mud volcano eruptions, the eruption holes and unique geological features left behind are still worth exploring.
