TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A fiery mud volcano erupted in Pingtung County’s Wandan Township around 5 a.m. Wednesday and lasted for about three hours, sending mud flowing into nearby fields.

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The Wandan mud volcano is a particularly unusual example of the geological phenomenon, an expert told the BBC.