Many adventure seekers travel to abandoned places to see unknown, desolate cities and ghost towns. But sometimes, these ghost towns can be a little scary, sometimes even deadly.
When you travel to an abandoned place, it's important to remember that people leave these towns for a reason. This may be due to dangerous human activities, especially mining, which pollute towns and make them no longer habitable. Through today's article, Andy brings, 5 dangerous places that have long been abandoned by humans.
Hashima Island, Japan
Hashima Island is located off the coast of Nagasaki. It used to have about 5,000 people, many of whom worked in the mines. In 1880, Mitsubishi Corporation bought the island as a potential coal mining site. In the 1890s, many coal mines were opened on Hashima. They were shut down in the 1970s. Without them, people lose their jobs and livelihoods.
So they all moved away. Visitors often see "huge twisted beams, broken brick structures and bushes" on the island. Now, nature is taking over Hashima. Some of the most striking attractions on the island are the stairs leading to Hell and Black 65.
To visit the island, you need to take an organized tour of about 30 minutes. You have to walk along the tour route to avoid buildings collapsing. You can't get into the mine. In addition, it is important to supplement food and apply sunscreen as it can be hot there.
Centellaria, Pennsylvania
The American town of Centrella is dangerous because it is suffering from subsidence. Sinking means that the ground is sinking due to the movement of material underground. That's because too much is being mined from underground, like oil, gas or minerals. We do this through pumping, fracking or mining. In 1990, only 63 people lived in Centrelia. In 2012, only 10 people lived there.
There are still roads there and are far from areas with steam or gas emissions. Be vigilant there and pay attention to the feeling of the ground. If it feels soft or unstable, you should stay out there. Otherwise, the ground may collapse. On Valentine's Day 1981, a 12-year-old boy named Todd Donboski fell into a steaming hole in Szentrelia.
As he walked, he noticed a wisp of smoke coming out of the grass. Todd checked it out, only to have the ground suddenly collapse. He knelt in a muddy, smoky pit. As he tried to climb out, he continued to sink.
As he sank, the pit released more gas. He managed to grab a bare tree root and kept screaming. Finally, someone heard his voice and pulled him out. If he were trapped for a few more minutes, he might suffocate to death.
Dalor, Ethiopia
Dalor is located in the Danakir Depression, an area called Afar. This is one of the hardest places to live. Its average daily temperature is above 34 degrees Celsius, and it often exceeds 50 degrees Celsius. Located 125 meters below sea level, Darrol receives very little rainfall throughout the year, so it is basically a desert. Danakir sits on top of three moving plates. It has a variety of rock formations, springs and geysers.
Danakir was not abandoned as the locals still live there. But you'll need a guide to help you negotiate with the locals so you can pass any barricades. It is also necessary to bring plenty of water, be prepared for overheating, and wear sunscreen and a hat.
Gyamana, Romania
Giamana is an abandoned mining village. The mine released about 11,000 tons of copper at its peak, as well as a large amount of toxic waste. Now, of the original 1,000 residents, only about 20 remain. Mine builders created an artificial lake that grew so much that it almost flooded the village. The lake water is very acidic and contains cyanide.
If you fall into water or come into contact with cyanide, you must receive treatment immediately. Cyanide can make your body unable to use oxygen. You will slowly begin to feel dizzy, tired and short of breath. You may also start vomiting or even fall into a coma. You need to call for help immediately, or go to the hospital or emergency services. This is a big problem because the nearest hospital takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes by car.
Brazilian Snake Island
Also known as Ilha Island, the island is about 145 km off the coast of São Paulo. Its green forests and rocky coastline look like an exotic destination for a great surf and beach holiday. But in reality, it is home to the world's most dangerous snakes.
The island has an area of about 45 hectares and is less than 0.6 square kilometers. The snakes that live here are golden spearhead snakes. They are golden and have spear-shaped heads, hence the name. Although spearhead snakes are common in mainland Brazil, the golden spearhead snake on Snake Island is about five times more venomous.
Their venom may be more powerful than the black mamba venom. According to one molecular biologist, the death of the spearhead snake on Snake Island is extremely painful, and "you will scream to die." They are not only on the ground, but also hanging from trees, so the island is closed to the public. There are about 2,000-4,000 spearhead snakes on Snake Island. This means that there are 1-5 snakes per 0.1 square meters.
To go to Snake Island, you need to get approval from the Brazilian Navy. It is possible to follow a research team into. Usually, a doctor must be brought with you on the team. If you are camping here, you need to clean at any time. Otherwise, you'll be covered in cockroaches in the morning.
If you haven't been bitten by the Golden Spearhead Snake, you'll probably survive your trip to Snake Island. If you get bitten, your chances of surviving are slim. It can be said that it is almost zero. Because the nearest medical center near Snake Island is on the Brazilian mainland. The boat ride takes about 8 hours.