The mystery of the Hirviente River, the hottest in Peru: exceeds 90 ° and has healing properties

The river Shanay-timpishkalocated in the Amazon area of ​​Peru, attracts scientists and tourists due to the high temperatures that reach its waters. These can be heated so much that the flow is known as “HIRVIENT RIVER”

It is estimated that there are times of the year in which river temperatures range Between 86 and 90 degrees. At first glance, when you are close to the flow, you can see how the steam that arises is mixed with the surrounding vegetation.

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A river so hot that an egg could be boiled in it

The “Hirviente River of Peru” is located in the Huánuco regionabout 300 kilometers away from Lime. According to a report of Tvperúthis is considered “The hottest river in South America”

One of the characteristics that most attracts attention in relation to this phenomenon is that it has no volcanoes nearby. In many parts of the world, it is common to find hot water flows because of its proximity to these lava sources. However, in the case of Shany-Timpishka, it is not.

In a work prepared by BBCit was explained that during the 1930s there were different fossil fuel companies that did investigations in the hills near the river, thinking that there could be oil. It is a place that has been interested in different scientific sectors for years.

However, it was determined that these waters are heated “by geothermal sources in the depths of the subsoil”, According to the British chain.

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Together with the scientific interest, multiple legends and meanings also circulate in relation to the Hirviente River. In the work done by Tvperúit was indicated that “this water (the channel) It was created by a huge snake called Yacumamaan animal that is represented by a large rock in one of the boundaries of the river. ” Because of their wealth in terms of minerals, these waters are seen as healing, both for the locals and for different tourists who visit them.

According to the mentioned channel, an egg could be boiled on the river. But their peaks in terms of temperature vary during the year and the section in which you are. This is why those who visit it can bathe at ease.

During an investigation developed in 2022, scientists cited by BBC determined that “Average water temperatures in the hottest part of the boiling river can reach more than 90 Celsius“

One of the people who did the most research in the place is the geothermal scientist Andrés Ruzo. Cited by him Daily MailRuzo explained that exposure to this type of excess temperatures can be counterproductive. “Complex organisms like us are not doing well with those high temperatures. We literally start cooking in the bones, ”he said.

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To this, he added: “To put it in everyday terms, the average coffee temperature is approximately 55 ° Celsius. It is difficult to imagine so much hot water. You put your hand and in a matter of second you will see second or third grade burns“