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Tawau Hills Park's Hidden Treasure |
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One of the
attractions in Tawau Hills Park is the 11 warm sulphurous springs situated 3.2 km from the Park Office. An hour walking along the jungle track will lead you to the first spring. Eleven warm sulphurous springs (25-33.7oC) occur along the 250 m stretch of the Upper Tawau River. The spring water got hotter to the south. The elevation
of this site is approximately 370 m above sea level. The springs outlets are on the riverbed or by the bank just below the water level. The spring waters are acidic (pH 3.68-4.10). A strong hydrogen sulphide smell can be detected at 150 m range before reaching the first spring. The waters of Spring #1 emerge from among boulders of rhyolitic rocks. The boulders surrounding
the springs are characteristically sulphur coated. According to the local people, the spring water has its own medicinal properties for skin treatment. Bathing in these springs is popular here.. |
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"Ubat Kulit" - Holy water of the local people : water that cure |
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The waters of Spring #1 emerge from among boulders of rhyolitic rocks. |
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The boulders surrounding the springs are characteristically sulphur coated. |
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Left is a sulphur coated stone (white) |
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| Eleven warm sulphurous springs (25-33.7oC) occur along the 250 meters stretch |
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Rear species Raja Brook butterflies drining by the river bank |
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February 20, 2008 10:04:21 AM |
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