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Explored: Balochistan's mud volcanoes

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In Pakistan there are more than 80 active mud volcanoes in Balochistan province. In the province's Miani Hor-Hingol Valley region, the heights of mud volcanoes range between 800 to 1,550 feet (243.8 to 472.4 m). The most famous is Chandragup. The biggest crater found at 25°33'13.63"N. 65°44'09.66"E is about 450 feet (137.16 m) in diameter.

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N.Sid
Aug 04, 2014 07:10pm
Rugged and rustic landscape is truly stunning. Looks like rocky mountains, Colorado, US. Mekran coastal highway passes some amazing territory and emerald green beaches. Looks surreal.
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Nazir. S
Aug 04, 2014 07:19pm
Pakistan ranks in the group of ten countries in the world with the most varied landscape, all seasons, all type of terrain, from deserts to glaciers, from mountains to plains, from beaches to landlocked mountains. Some of the largest glaciers are in Pakistan which is a source of fresh water. Need to preserve the bio diversity and sustain the environment. It is actually good that northern areas and many other parts are less and sparsely populated.
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Goga Nalaik
Aug 04, 2014 08:17pm
Good to note that Dawn is promoting Tourism in Pakistan. Thumbs Up!
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Moiz Omar
Aug 04, 2014 11:25pm
Our Pakistan is a country with tremendous natural beauty.
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rama
Aug 04, 2014 11:34pm
Absolutely stunning. Pakistan has beautiful landscapes and peoples.
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Khawar
Aug 04, 2014 11:46pm
Simply stunning.
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Pune-MH
Aug 05, 2014 01:07am
are there still Hindus in Baluchistan???
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@H__3
Aug 05, 2014 01:10am
Stunning camera work!
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arsil
Aug 05, 2014 11:48am
@Pune-MH yes there are.
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Sunny
Aug 05, 2014 12:58pm
@Pune-MH Hindus are the largest minority in pakistan, checkout following vimeo.com/62687382 vimeo.com/62682627
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Taimoor khan
Aug 05, 2014 04:06pm
From lush green snow capped valleys of north to rugged south. Only thing Pakistan doesn't have is tropical land. Must appreciate Dawn of promoting places in Pakistan which are not known even to Pakistanis themselves.
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Chaker
Aug 05, 2014 04:39pm
Very nice pictures.
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Shehryar
Aug 05, 2014 04:45pm
Majestic landscape also the naan/roti made in balochistan is among the best
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Reality Bites
Aug 05, 2014 08:21pm
A nice but amateur log of the trip. Would have been better if Dawn would have given some geological facts about the 'mud volcano'. Looks quite similar to the mud geysers in Yellow Stone National park in Wyoming, USA. With all the natural beauty and geological attractions (beach and Hingol Valley) this area could be developed for tourism.
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Adeeb
Aug 05, 2014 11:00pm
@Sunny Wonderful documentary.. Thanks for sharing
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Muhammad Zeeshan
Aug 06, 2014 02:21pm
good work dawn team for giving a positive view of Pakistan, keep it up
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commoner
Aug 06, 2014 03:43pm
It is Chandragupt Volcano please !! It is very mean practice to make Takshashila sound like Texla, Chandragupt like Chandragup !!!
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Rab Nawaz
Aug 06, 2014 09:16pm
Nice work. Need more articles on such places in Pakistan
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Dr. Cajetan Coelho
Aug 06, 2014 10:42pm
Awesome pictures. Thanks.
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Jamil ahmed
Aug 07, 2014 12:03pm
@Pune-MH yes. There are
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sms
Aug 07, 2014 05:40pm
Excellent photography -- good journalism. a picture is worth a 1000 words was never more applicable.
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Rajiv Bagga
Aug 07, 2014 05:46pm
Rugged but beautiful landscape. Access to this place is a bit dicy. Love to visit it God willing..............
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Anjum Arshi
Aug 08, 2014 06:47am
It is great to see my home district in pics! I was born and raised in Bela. Kund Malir is undoubtedly the most beautiful white sand beach in Pakistan. So serene and peaceful.
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Rashid
Aug 08, 2014 08:45am
Breathtaking... very much like New Mexico.
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Saifuddin Takhtawala
Aug 08, 2014 08:11pm
Beautiful. I wish we have peace in our country so that we can show the world our treasure.
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Akram
Aug 08, 2014 08:45pm
great pictures.
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awais
Aug 08, 2014 11:54pm
Simply beautiful
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Najam
Aug 09, 2014 03:11am
Good pictures
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ahmedj
Aug 09, 2014 02:25pm
@Pune-MH ... Let them live in their peace. Don't disturb them from across the border.
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asad ullah
Aug 09, 2014 06:35pm
nice photography.
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