Devil's Woodyard, Mud volcano in Hindustan, New Grant near Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago.
Devil's Woodyard is a mud volcano with multiple active vents releasing gases and mud that bubble continuously from the ground. The site displays numerous mounds showing ongoing activity as material flows up from beneath the surface.
A recorded eruption in 1852 caused major ground movement and knocked down numerous trees in the area. This event led to the evacuation of Amerindian people who lived nearby.
Local residents named this place after their beliefs about the ground disturbances they witnessed, seeing supernatural forces at work. This interpretation remains part of how people talk about the site today.
The site is accessible by local roads and has designated parking areas for visitors. Informational signs at the location explain the geological processes happening there.
Research shows that this location experiences major eruptions at intervals of approximately 29 years. The most recent measured activity occurred in 2018, helping visitors understand the rhythm of activity over time.
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