Gas-Mask Island – Japan’s Fuming Miyake-jima 😷
did you know there’s an island where residents keep gas masks hanging by the door because a volcano leaks toxic fumes 24/7 south of Tokyo Miyakima sits on an active magma chamber that burped out 17,000 tons of sulfur dioxide a day after its 2000 eruption an air raid siren still howls when gas spikes locals slip on masks before grabbing groceries and visitors must sign a waiver on the ferry yet black sand beaches circle cobalt water dolphins cruise the caldera coast and at night the Milky Way glitters above steaming vents beauty and danger in one breath join Iggy the island gecko on hidden island secrets for more epic destinations follow so you don’t miss the next island adventure
😷🌋 Live where gas masks are everyday gear! Japan’s Miyake-jima was evacuated for five years after its 2000 blast. Today locals carry masks for sulfur spikes, sirens still sound, yet tourists dive with dolphins in crystal bays and hike moon-like lava fields. Sign the waiver, pack a mask—would you brave Gas-Mask Island?
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