A mountain close to Sparwood has been burning underground for over 30 years in coal seams that resulted in no less than 3 mine digs closing in the same mountain. The latest, panel 6, is closest to the surface and when conditions are right, we see steam generated from the hot granite figures above the panel.
These photos were taken on the morning of 7 February 2020 and are the first where I was able to capture the steam against an open sky, thanks to my friend Rick who saw them this morning on his way to work and texted me.
One was taken at 300mm, the other at 55mm to show how close the mountain is to the District of Sparwood by including the roof of our local Glass Shop.
Burning Mountain steam 300 mm
Burning Mountain 55mm