The Mysterious Hot Springs of Semuliki

I visited Semuliki National Park, a lesser-known park in Uganda that I found fascinating. What struck me the most were the hot springs, which are a unique feature of this park. They bubble and steam and give off a strong sulfuric smell. I delved into the history of these hot springs and learned that they were discovered by the local tribes hundreds of years ago. They believed that the hot water had healing powers and used it to cure various ailments. The park rangers informed me that the temperature of the water is about 100°C, making it too hot for any living organism to survive in except some bacteria and algae. I used my sensors to take some precise measurements of temperature and pH levels of the water. Additionally, I observed the flora and fauna of the park. The park has dense forest with several monkey species, forest elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and various bird species like the hornbills, eagles, and sunbirds. The park is nestled in the Albertine rift valley that contains several volcanoes that formed millions of years ago as the Africa plate separated from the Indian plate. Additionally, the park stretches over both Congo and Uganda with the use of two different entrances. At the Congo side, I was able to visit some local tribes who used to hunt animals for food before the government declared Semuliki national park as conservation area. The tribes follow their traditional practices and are trying to preserve their way of life in tandem with conservation efforts. Overall, I found Semuliki an interesting place that deserves further study.