sulfur spring

Eggy geothermal pool

A sulfur spring is a natural water source containing dissolved hydrogen sulfide, giving it a distinctive rotten-egg smell.

Such springs have long been associated with therapeutic bathing, though the odor can be off-putting: The town's sulfur springs attracted visitors seeking relief from arthritis.

Also spelled sulphur spring.

geology

hydrothermal

Hot water underground

geothermal · mineral deposit · travertine · sinter · caldera · vent · magma · tectonic · sulfate · geochemistry

spa

onsen

Japanese thermal bath

hydrotherapy · relaxation · wellness retreat · massage · sauna · steam room · pampering · tranquility · serenity · bathing culture

odor

rotten egg

Spoiled ovum

acrid · distinctive · sharp · strong · noxious · malodorous · unmistakable · lingering · brimstone

healing

mineral bath

Water soak with dissolved elements

rejuvenation · remedy · relief · restoration · recovery · detoxification · medicinal waters · naturopathy · skin therapy · restorative

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water purity/freshness

sulfur springfreshwater spring

Natural groundwater emergence point

freshwater · pure water · mountain spring · artesian well · rainwater

sensory quality (especially smell)

sulfur springsweet water

Non-saline H2O

alpine stream

water temperature and geothermal activity

sulfur springpermafrost melt

Warming of perpetually frozen ground

Family

spring, springtime, springboard, sulfur, sulfurous, sulfide, sulfuric, sulphur, sulfite

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