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Post by theshee on Aug 21, 2011 2:08:29 GMT 10
Hope Ranch - An unsolved mystery is smoldering on a dirt hillside below Hope Ranch. Smoke and steam are coming out of the soil, very similar to an event in October of 2006. Geologists have said a landslide five years ago may have opened up a crack in the bluff. That may have added oxygen to an underground super heated tar site.
The hot zone is being controlled with sprinklers spraying waters in all directions.
A fence is up in the area to keep inquisitive beach walkers away.
Santa Barbara County Fire officials say there is no immediate threat to the area or risk to the public.
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Post by brillbilly on Aug 21, 2011 23:57:35 GMT 10
Hum?............i wonder if ther'es a subterranian vent leading to underground hot spring? but is it smoke or steam..............big difference? or could it be from underground tar?
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Post by Wes Gear on Aug 22, 2011 0:19:41 GMT 10
You would think if it was smoke that they would be able to smell something. Maybe it is a burning coal seam.
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Post by brillbilly on Aug 22, 2011 0:28:13 GMT 10
You would think if it was smoke that they would be able to smell something. Maybe it is a burning coal seam. Well if they dont know,it sure as hell means i aint guna know,lol ;D
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