hotspring

Naturally heated bath

A hot spring is a natural pool or flow of water heated by geothermal energy, emerging from the earth at temperatures significantly above the surrounding air.

Hot springs have long attracted bathers seeking relaxation or therapeutic benefits: We soaked in the hot springs after hiking.

Some are developed into resorts; others remain wild.

Also spelled as two words: hot spring.

bathing

onsen

Japanese thermal bath

dip · plunge · hydrotherapy · spa · pool · lagoon · hammam · ablution · cleansing · communal bathing

geology

geyser

Erupting thermal vent

volcanic · vent · sulfur · caldera · magma · tectonic · eruption · thermal activity · travertine · sinter

relaxation

soak

Saturate with liquid

sanctuary · serenity · unwind · de-stress · repose · leisure · meditation · zen · restfulness · comfort

minerals

sulfur

Yellow combustible element

lithium · magnesium · sodium · iron · chloride · boron · fluoride · potassium · alkaline · mineralization

therapeutic

healing

Restoration of health

skin conditions · rheumatism · detoxification · pain relief · medicinal · curative · rehabilitation · wellness · therapeutic · health benefits

Opposites
water temperature

hotspringsnowmelt

Liquefied winter precipitation

glacier · ice bath · ice cave · frozen lake · cold plunge

natural vs. artificial water features

hotspringhot tub

Heated jetted soaking pool

jacuzzi · spa pool · heated pool · thermal bath · water park

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G