Carp Mountain Mud Volcano Introduction
Carp Mountain, as the name suggests, derives its name from the shape of the mountain resembling a carp. In earlier times, because springs used to flow from the peak of Carp Mountain, it was also known as Rolling Water Mountain. The first recorded eruption of mud occurred back in the Qing Dynasty over a century ago, and since then, it has manifested intermittent eruptions. Starting from the 77th year of the Republic of China, it has erupted almost annually, with the eruption site even shifting from the mountain top to the plains. From a geological perspective, there are substances like natural gas, oil, water, and mud stored underground. When the energy accumulates to a certain level, it erupts through fractures in the Earth's crust. Carp Mountain is situated on an unstable fault line, thus creating the spectacular sight of mud eruptions. During the mud eruptions, due to the abundant natural gas mixed in, igniting it artificially causes the boiling mud and water to accompany roaring flames, creating towering columns of fire that can reach several meters high. In recent years, the eruption points of the mud volcano have been located around the Huangyuan Holy Temple. According to religious beliefs, this temple was built under divine instruction. Inside the main hall of the Huangyuan Holy Temple hangs a photo titled "Golden Dragon Manifestation," taken during an eruption, adding a layer of legend to this natural wonder. Interestingly, the mud volcano's vent is located not far from the temple, and although the Huangyuan Holy Temple is surrounded by boiling mud during eruptions, the structure remains completely unharmed. The mud volcano is in a state of occasional eruptions, and even if one may not witness the extraordinary sight of the "Carp Mountain" mud volcano erupting, the unique geological landscape left behind by the eruptions, including the mud vents, is still worth exploring.
