The Science Behind the Boiling WaterInitial measurements along the river show that water temperatures consistently range from 80°C to 95°C, occasionally reaching full boiling point. As Ruzo told The Sun in an interview, “You put your hand in, and you’ll get third-degree burns in seconds.”The Shanay Timpishka Is More Popularly Known As The ‘boiling River Of The Amazon’. Rainwater seeps into the Earth through fault lines, where it descends to depths where geothermal heat is significantly higher. A Deadly Trap for WildlifeThe river’s heat doesn’t just fascinate geologists — it’s a death trap for local fauna. In this sense, the boiling river isn’t just a geological curiosity — it’s a warning.