thermal springs
Naturally heated pools
Thermal springs are natural water sources heated by geothermal energy from below the earth's surface.
The water emerges warmer than the surrounding air temperature, sometimes hot enough to scald.
Many thermal springs contain dissolved minerals believed to have therapeutic properties, making them destinations for bathing and wellness tourism: We soaked in the thermal springs after hiking.
Also called hot springs.
Completely saturated with liquid
- onsenJapanese thermal bath
- hammamTurkish public steam bath
- public bathsShared bathing facility
- bathhousePublic washing facility
hot pool · plunge pool · communal bathing · outdoor bath · natural pool · immersion · warm soak · bathing ritual
Erupting thermal water sources
- fumarolesVolcanic gas vents
- volcanismSubterranean magma expulsion process
- hydrothermal ventsSubmarine volcanic water jets
- magmaMolten rock underground
sulfur deposits · mineral pools · tectonic activity · heat flow · earth's crust · hotspot · steam vents · travertine
Original U.S. national park
- Blue LagoonBright turquoise body of water
- RotoruaGeothermal city, North Island
- hot spring resortLodging near geothermal pools
- ryokanTraditional Japanese guest house
sightseeing · visitor center · guided tours · natural wonder · bucket list · travel destination · wellness tourism · day trip
Water-based medical treatment
- mineral bathsNatural therapeutic soaking waters
- healing watersSprings thought to cure
- skin treatmentRegimen for dermis health
- muscle relaxationSoftening of contracted fibers
Organisms requiring high temperatures
- extremophilesOrganisms surviving extreme conditions
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- endemic speciesLife found nowhere else
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- stress reliefReduction of mental tension
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
calm · meditative · restful · escape · leisure · contemplation · floating · quiet retreat
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
- onsenJapanese thermal bath
- hammamTurkish public steam bath
- public bathsShared bathing facility
bathhouse · hot pool · plunge pool · communal bathing · outdoor bath · natural pool · immersion · warm soak · bathing ritual · spa pool
geysers
Erupting thermal water sources
- fumarolesVolcanic gas vents
- volcanismSubterranean magma expulsion process
- hydrothermal ventsSubmarine volcanic water jets
magma · sulfur deposits · mineral pools · tectonic activity · heat flow · earth's crust · hotspot · steam vents · travertine · sinter
Yellowstone
Original U.S. national park
- Blue LagoonBright turquoise body of water
- RotoruaGeothermal city, North Island
- hot spring resortLodging near geothermal pools
ryokan · sightseeing · visitor center · guided tours · natural wonder · bucket list · travel destination · wellness tourism · day trip · excursion
hydrotherapy
Water-based medical treatment
- mineral bathsNatural therapeutic soaking waters
- healing watersSprings thought to cure
- skin treatmentRegimen for dermis health
muscle relaxation · pain relief · recuperation · convalescence · natural remedy
thermophiles
Organisms requiring high temperatures
- extremophilesOrganisms surviving extreme conditions
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- endemic speciesLife found nowhere else
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- stress reliefReduction of mental tension
rejuvenation · calm · meditative · restful · escape · leisure · contemplation · floating · quiet retreat · repose
- Azores historyvolcanic islands, volcanic craters, Henry the Navigator, whaling industry, tea plantations
- Vosgesgranite peaks, cirques, glacial lakes, spruce forests, pine forests
- Gasteinhealing waters, health resort
- Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico, Carolina, Old San Juan, Arecibo
- health spasspas, spa towns, spa retreats, spa hotels, health spas
- hot springssteam, hydrogen sulfide, bubbles, mineral deposits, mineral pools
thermal springsswimming pool
Basin for aquatic recreation
heated pool · jacuzzi · water park · hot tub · spa pool
springs, thermal, thermostat, geothermal, thermally, thermodynamics, thermosphere, thermostatic, thermotherapy