Located in eastern Russia, the Kamchatka peninsula is a volcanic island known as the valley of death. Although the mountains create a very beautiful sight when covered with snow, it is an extremely deadly place. With the melting of the snow, the animals that come to the region in search of food and water die in a short time. For this reason, the valley on the peninsula is known as a pet cemetery and is quite dangerous.
Horrible stories have been told about the valley of death for years. When a group of adventurers who went to the valley was never heard from again, entry and exit to the island were forbidden. The most interesting thing is that the corpses found on the peninsula do not show any signs of external injury or disease.
Located in the northeast of Russia, the Kamchatka Peninsula is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Bering Sea to the west. There is an active volcanic mountain on the peninsula. The valley is a small region 500 meters wide and 2 kilometers long right next to the volcano. But most dangerous places in the world are among.
Cause of Deaths in Death Valley
The area was discovered by chance in the 20th century and remained secret until then. Some legends are told about the discovery of the valley. The hunters who went to the region to hunt in the 1930s first lost a few dogs, then saw that the area was full of dead animals. According to Avcılar, the death of the dogs occurred with the sudden cessation of breathing. Those suffering from severe headaches within a short period of time fled the area quickly to save their lives. It is also said that a group of adventurers who visited the region in the 1940s and 50s never returned. Local residents living nearby estimate that around 80 people died there.
In official sources, it is claimed that Death Valley was discovered by a group of researchers under the leadership of Vladimir Leonov in 1975. As a result of the research, it was explained that animal deaths were due to gases released as a result of volcanic eruptions. Deadly gases such as hydrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and sulphur are emitted as a result of volcanic eruptions. When there is no wind, it collapses to the bottom of the valley and causes the death of incoming animals or people.
When the gas was analyzed chemically, cyanide was found in it, which is deadly. Cyanide is an extremely toxic gas and when it enters the body it interferes with breathing. For this reason, animals die within a few seconds and their meat is poisoned. Other creatures that eat dead animals die in the same way. According to some, the gases cause partial paralysis, but this information has not yet been confirmed.
A Set of Unsolved Secrets in Death Valley
Many scientific researches have been made about the valley and the facts have been revealed. But the legendary stories continue to circulate. One of the other interesting events told about the valley; Some of the substances on some sample samples collected by Viktor Deryagin, who was Leonov’s assistant who went to the discovery, could not be understood. It is thought that there are still some unsolved mysteries.
Scientists have found many dead animals on the island. But the interesting thing about it is this; Animals have a much more sensitive sense of smell than humans. When there is an abnormal situation in any area, they detect it and move away. However, why the animals went to that region despite the danger and why they did not try to escape despite any distress are among the questions that have not yet been answered.
On the peninsula, there are natural beauties called Geyser Valley, which attract attention. At the same time, steam is constantly rising from the hot springs located near the volcano and a unique image emerges. But it is extremely deadly and a place to be avoided.
