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| The Fangaia
is fed by innumerable small fumarole (volcanic vents) and hot mineral water. |
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The natural mud, which boils at 140 C, was considered an excellent remedy
for rheumatism. |
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Also, The bubbling mud is the habitat of a rare, heat resistant strain
of micro organism. |
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