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hot springor thermal springSpring that issues water at temperatures substantially higher than the air temperature of the surrounding region. Most hot springs result from the interaction of groundwater with magma or with solid but still-hot igneous rocks. Some, however, are not related to volcanic activity. In such cases, deep circulation of water is thought to carry the water to the lower parts of the Earth's crust, where the temperature of the rocks is high. thermal spring [′thər·məl ′spriŋ] (hydrology) A spring whose water temperature is higher than the local mean annual temperature of the atmosphere. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Thermal springs: The above will also work in areas with thermal springs. Wilson Coronel is testament to the benefits of the thermal springs in Papallacta, which have become an essential stop for business travellers and tourists visiting Ecuador's capital. On the Caribbean island of Montserrat, underwater thermal springs just off the coast gave off clues of mounting danger before the Soufriere Hills Volcano erupted there in 1995, according to British researchers. |
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