sulfur springs
Smelly hot pools
Sulfur springs are natural water sources containing dissolved hydrogen sulfide, giving off a distinctive rotten-egg smell.
The mineral-rich waters have long been associated with therapeutic properties, and many became sites of spas and resorts: We visited the sulfur springs for their supposed healing benefits.
Also spelled sulphur springs.
Decomposed poultry products
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- stenchPowerfully offensive odor
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- noxiousHarmful, especially when inhaled
hydrogen sulfide · sharp · distinctive · smell · fumes · vapors · reek · strong
Therapeutic wellness facility
- wellnessOverall state of health
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- healingRestoration of health
- relaxationState of being unwound
skin treatment · soaking · curative · rejuvenation · soothing · restorative · health resort · rheumatism
Of fiery mountain origin
- geyserErupting thermal vent
- fumaroleVolcanic gas vent
- hydrothermalHot water underground
- calderaCollapsed volcanic summit basin
mudpot · steam · boiling · bubbling · basin · pool · vent · crater
Acidic salt compound
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
salinity · gypsum · precipitate · deposits · alkaline · acidic · mineral water · travertine
Life in harsh conditions
- thermophileHeat-adapted living thing
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- archaeaThird domain of life
algae · ecosystem · nature reserve · wildlife · habitat · cyanobacteria · endemic species
rotten eggs
Decomposed poultry products
noxious · hydrogen sulfide · sharp · distinctive · smell · fumes · vapors · reek · strong · unmistakable
spa
Therapeutic wellness facility
- wellnessOverall state of health
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- healingRestoration of health
relaxation · skin treatment · soaking · curative · rejuvenation · soothing · restorative · health resort · rheumatism · arthritis
volcanic
Of fiery mountain origin
- geyserErupting thermal vent
- fumaroleVolcanic gas vent
- hydrothermalHot water underground
caldera · mudpot · steam · boiling · bubbling · basin · pool · vent · crater · magma
sulfate
Acidic salt compound
hydrogen sulfide · salinity · gypsum · precipitate · deposits · alkaline · acidic · mineral water · travertine · sinter
extremophile
Life in harsh conditions
- thermophileHeat-adapted living thing
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
archaea · algae · ecosystem · nature reserve · wildlife · habitat · cyanobacteria · endemic species
- bathingbath, bathtub, bathe, wash, tub
- health spasspas, spa towns, spa retreats, spa hotels, health spas
- hot springssteam, hydrogen sulfide, bubbles, mineral deposits, mineral pools
- natural water sourceswaterfall, creek, brook, pond, river source
- pungent smellsgarlic, onion, skunk, ammonia, rotten egg
- spa typesthermal baths, mud baths, bathhouses, onsen, hammam
sulfur springsfreshwater springs
Underground water emerging naturally
freshwater streams · mountain springs · artesian wells · rainwater
spring, springy, springs, sprung, springing, sulfur, sulfurous, sulfuric, sulphur