Releasing steam before the blast
camini vapor
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Camini vapor
Description
Temporary steam chimney placed over steam vaults.
Identification
Orange and white cylinders, with flared base; roosting for only a limited time due to preside of external water boiling off creating steam flowing to the top of the chimney.
Habitat
Generally found on the street overtop steam manholes.
Range
Manhattan steam district, from Battery Park to 96th Street uptown on the West side, and 89th Street on the East side of Manhattan.
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