For centuries, there have been persistent rumours of a hidden volcano deep in Florida's swamps, a mystery that continues to puzzle scientists even today.
Reports of smoke rising from the dense, unreachable forests of Wakulla in northwest Florida date back to the 1800s. This strange occurrence became known as the “Wakulla Swamp Volcano” and was even covered by notable newspapers like The New York Times.
People from as far as Tallahassee reported seeing steam columns, accompanied by a faint red glow over the area during the night.
Interestingly, official records indicate that the sightings came to an abrupt end in 1886, coinciding with the devastating Charleston earthquake, which killed 60 people and caused millions in damages.
A 1974 article in the Tallahassee Democrat noted that only a few individuals had ventured into the swamp after the earthquake, primarily due to its inaccessible location.
The mystery surrounding the area deepened after a failed 1870s expedition that sought to solve the riddle, but ended in tragedy.
The expedition, organized by the New York Herald Tribune, consisted of a single journalist and three local guides, according to historian Charlie Carlson.
However, after three days of battling through dangerous, alligator-filled terrain with no success, the group was forced to abandon the mission.
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