The Devils Bath Patched

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When these gases interact with oxygen and water near the surface, they form sulphuric acid. Consequently, the water in the Devil’s Bath is highly acidic, with a pH level often well below 3 (similar to vinegar or stomach acid). This acidity prevents most common aquatic life from surviving there, contributing to its "dead" or "hellish" aesthetic. the devils bath