thermal pools
Naturally warm waters
Thermal pools are bodies of water heated by geothermal activity—hot springs, volcanic vents, or underground magma.
They occur naturally in geologically active regions and are often developed into bathing facilities: We soaked in the thermal pools after hiking.
The mineral-rich waters are associated with relaxation and purported health benefits.
Also called hot springs or geothermal pools.
- hot springsHeated groundwater emerging naturally
- natural hot springsGroundwater heated by geology
- onsenJapanese thermal bath
- mineral bathsNatural therapeutic soaking waters
- geothermal activityHeat escaping Earth's interior
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- watersoceans, seas, Red Sea, lakes, Black Sea
- health spasspas, spa towns, spa retreats, spa hotels, health spas
- hot springssteam, hydrogen sulfide, bubbles, mineral deposits, sulfur
- natural waterssprings, hot springs, streams, creeks, ponds
- spa featuressauna, hot tub, steam room, mineral baths, jacuzzi
- spa offeringsspa treatments, massage therapy, facials, body wraps, sauna
thermal poolsice baths
Therapeutic freezing water submersion
ice holes · cold water immersion · glacial lakes · polar waters · frozen ponds
thermal poolsswimming pools
Artificial basins for aquatics
water parks · indoor pools · jacuzzis · hot tubs · spas