How Peru's boiling river transforms its natural ecosystem - Ambientum Portal Leader Environment

The heart of the Peruvian Amazon is home to a unique geothermal enigma: the Boiling River. Known locally as Shanay-timpishka, this natural phenomenon challenges logic by reaching temperatures close to the boiling point without the presence of nearby volcanoes. Throughout six kilometers, its steaming waters instantly cook any organic matter that falls into them, creating an overwhelming spectacle. Researchers have discovered that heat comes from …