Fumaroles On Gareloi Island
A second set of fumaroles on Gareloi Island, this one lower down and with a measured temperature: scalding. The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge covers the island and the Fish and Wildlife Service restricts access. The nearest town named is Dutch Harbor, about three hundred and eighty miles away.
Around eight hundred feet above the sea, backcountry in the strictest sense, with the nearest road thirty miles away. The yearly average on file sits in the upper thirties, and snow still runs past six feet. Nothing about a landing site or route in is recorded.
January through March rank best on file. At this temperature the water and steam will scald instantly; there is no soaking and no safe touching. Refuge rules apply and entry is restricted. No camping or fee information exists for it.