Nisyros: The Island With a Live Volcano (and YES I Survived)

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Join me on a walk and talk as we descend and go into the largest live volcano in Greece on the breathtaking Greek island of Nisyros. Nestled in the heart of the Aegean Sea, I'll take you on a walking tour 4k, down and inside Stefanos Crater. *Where is Stefanos Crater* The Stefanos Crater is located on Nisyros island, part of the Dodecanese group in Greece. The best way to see this active volcano is via booking one of the many excursions to the island. *Other Videos* Beginner's Guide to Kos - bit.ly/Beginners-Guide-To-Kos Live Walk Kos Harbour - bit.ly/Kos-Live-Walk-Harbour *Excusions and Ferry Tickets* From Kos - gyg.me/GJ28q4RL From Kardamena - gyg.me/ARZTLmjr From Kardamena (transfer) - gyg.me/dafqZzYZ Nisyros Full Tour - gyg.me/MAPSwogm Hoel Pickup/Guide Tour - gyg.me/iuIHLBCd *Hotels* All on Nisyros - bit.ly/nisyros All Kos - bit.ly/3XqdSb1 Kos Town - bit.ly/Kos-Town Kardamena - bit.ly/Kos-Kardamena Kefalos - bit.ly/Kos-Kefalos Lagoudi Zea - bit.ly/Lagoudi-Zia Lambi - bit.ly/Lambi-Beach Mastichari - bit.ly/Mastichari Tigaki - bit.ly/Tigaki-District Agios Fokas - bit.ly/Agios-Fokas *Taxi* All - bit.ly/Welcome-Pickups *History of the Stefanos Crater* This island, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich geological history, is easily accessible by ferry from Kos and other nearby islands. As you approach the island, the imposing presence of the Nisyros volcano dominates the landscape, hinting at the volcanic activity that shaped this unique environment. Nisyros island is an active volcano in the Aegean Volcanic Arc, which includes other well-known active volcanoes such as Santorini and Methana. The Nisyros volcano is classified as a composite volcano or stratovolcano, characterized by a series of explosive eruptions that have built up layers of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash over time. The Stefanos Crater is one of the largest and most accessible hydrothermal craters in the world. This crater was formed approximately 3,500 years ago and is a testament to the island's volcanic activity. Measuring about 300 meters in diameter and 30 meters deep, it offers a unique opportunity to walk directly on the floor of an active volcano. *Amazing Facts* Size and Dimensions: The Stefanos Crater spans a massive 300 meters across and plunges to around 30 meters. This vast, open space allows visitors to fully appreciate the scale and power of volcanic activity. The crater is relatively young, having formed around 3,500 years ago. Despite its age, it remains a vivid and dynamic part of the island's landscape. Due to the intense geothermal activity below the surface, the ground within the crater can reach temperatures of up to 100°C (212°F). Numerous fumeroles, or steam vents, are scattered throughout the crater that release hot gases from the Earth's interior. These fumaroles are a clear sign of the live volcano beneath your feet.

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Thank you for visit. I've never been in any volcano 😉

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Thank you. This one was very special as it's live. You can tell because you can see gas and steam escaping from various parts of the crater.