Boiling River Discovery and Facts

In 2011, geoscientist Andrés Ruzo, who grew up in Peru, Nicaragua, and the U.S., embarked on an expedition to find a legendary boiling river in the Amazon. Despite being far from any active volcano, he discovered the river, known as the Shanay-Timpishka, with waters averaging 86°C (186°F). The local indigenous people had known about the river for generations, but it was unknown to the outside world until Ruzo's discovery.

What motivated Andrés Ruzo to search for the boiling river?

• A scientific research project

• Legends he heard during his childhood

• A university assignment

• A local guide's suggestion

Where did Ruzo find the boiling river?

• In the Andes mountains

• In the Nicaraguan jungle

• In the central Peruvian rainforest

• Near an active volcano

What is the local name of the boiling river discovered by Ruzo?

• Amazonas Caliente

• Río Calor

• Shanay-Timpishka

• Río Fuego

How long is the boiling river discovered by Ruzo?

• 6.2 km

• 5 km

• 4 km

• 7 km

What is the average temperature of the boiling river's waters?

• 96°C (205°F)

• 76°C (169°F)

• 66°C (151°F)

• 86°C (186°F)