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Starunya Mud Volcano
Старунський грязьовий вулкан
Starunya Mud Volcano is located in the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine. This geological feature, part of the Carpathian region, is known for its mud eruptions, which result from underground hydrocarbon deposits. The active mud volcano has been of interest since its discovery in 1977.
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The Starunya Mud Volcano is situated within a geopark and is one of the few mud volcanoes in Ukraine. The site is accessible to visitors, offering a unique geological phenomenon. Measurements indicate that the eruptions are low-intensity, with mud and gas emissions. Starunya is notable for its potential insights into natural gas and oil explorations.