Andranomandroatra Analavory Geysers, Geothermal formation in Itasy, Madagascar
The Andranomandroatra Analavory site features four natural geysers that release cold water through underground channels into the tropical environment.
The geysers were formed through geological processes over millions of years, creating a system of underground water channels in Madagascar's volcanic landscape.
Local Merina communities incorporate these geological formations into their traditional understanding of the natural landscape and environmental preservation.
Visitors can reach the geysers via the national roads N1b and RN43, with local guides available to explain the geological phenomena.
These formations differ from standard geysers by erupting cold water instead of hot steam, making them rare examples of this geological occurrence.
Location: Itasy
GPS coordinates: -18.92561,46.64004
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:34
Madagascar features natural landscapes ranging from the baobab avenues near Morondava to the limestone formations of the Tsingy and coastal areas with coral reefs. The country's national parks protect tropical rainforests inhabited by lemurs, along with geological features including crater lakes and sandstone formations. The highest peaks rise in the northern mountain ranges, while the southern regions are characterized by dry landscapes. Photogenic locations include the Isalo Massif with its eroded sandstone canyons, the Masoala Peninsula with its rainforests along the Indian Ocean, and the island of Nosy Be off the northwest coast. The beaches at Ifaty and Anakao attract visitors for their reefs, while Sainte-Marie Island is known for whale watching between July and September. The Kirindy forests in the west are home to nocturnal lemurs and fossas. Historic sites include the royal hill of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Rova palace in Antananarivo. The geysers at Ampefy and the crater lake Tritriva showcase the volcanic history of the highlands. The red Tsingy near Sadjoavato formed through erosion of iron-rich sandstone and contrast with the gray limestone Tsingy in the west.
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