Brennender Berg - Burning Mountain
We heard about the abundant Dutweiler coal mines, the iron and alum plants, and even about a burning mountain, and made preparations to see this nearby wonder….We entered a gorge and found ourselves in the vicinity of the burning mountain. We were enveloped by a strong sulphur smell; one side of the cave was almost glowing, and covered with reddish, white-roasted rock. Dense steam arose from the crevices and we could feel the hot ground even through the thick soles of our shoes.––– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who visited the Brennender Berg in 1770.
The fire from a smouldering coal seam has died down somewhat in the intervening 200 years but there is still some heat and occasional smoke.
Great abstract art here.
ReplyDeletei could almost feel its texture.
ReplyDeletei think JWG described it just about right. ^-^
Very interesting colours, I like it! :)
ReplyDeleteCool post!
Léia
Las texturas y los tonos son magníficos, la profundidad sobrecoge, ¿es una cueva?
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo, un gusto volver por tu bolg
After the veins, the blood.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments.
ReplyDeleteIrina: Спасибо.
arabesque: Salamat.
Cezar and Léia: Obrigado.
Ángel: Gracias. Es más bien un cañon. En la época de Goethe esta piedra ardía. Estaba rojo con el calor y echaba mucho humo. Despues de
200 años todavía arde un poco.
Martina: And only a few metres away.
This is SO interesting!
ReplyDeleteI like the colors and that's for the information on the history part of this cave.
ReplyDeleteThat is so fascinating! And quite scary too.
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