Carpathian volcanoes ceased to erupt several million years ago and have become mountain ridges and separate mountains. But even now, some manifestations of the late stage of volcanism can still be observed: mud volcanoes and water geysers. A geyser is a spring that periodically discharges jets of water and steam high into the air. The most famous geysers are in Iceland, in the Kamchatka, in the Yellowstone Park. There is also a geyser in Ukraine, deep in the Transcarpathian forests.
Thus, in Mizhhirya district, there is the village of Vuchkovo. It is located in the valley of the Rika river, 15 km from the district center. Vuchkovo is known, in particular, for the monument to the bee, the longest bridge in Mizhhirrya district, and the only geyser in Ukraine. It is located in the "Petrovets" tract, on the bank of a mountain stream. The water in it is salty and contains iron.
Today, the natural monument that is unique to Ukraine, almost every 2 hours (depending on various circumstances and season), discharges water 4-6 meters high for about 10 minutes. The geyser water has a therapeutic effect for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
"Hundreds of thousands of tourists come to see the geyser every year: Vuchkovo geyser and Mizhhirya district in general are popular destinations for lovers of interesting natural phenomena and scenic landscapes. In order to preserve the unique natural mineral spring, foresters of the Verkhnya Hora forestry have set up a recreational zone near the geyser. The spring will be preserved and well-groomed, and tourists will be able to take a rest and wait for the unique natural phenomenon, when the water of the geyser is discharged right from below the earth crust," – Maria Pliska-Halatiba, the Director of the Verkhnya Hora Forestry Enterprise said.
Press service of the Transcarpathian Forest and Hunting Range Administration
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