Hotsprings
How is the water heated in hot springs? (2 ways)
1. Heat from the magma deep underground
2. Natural heat generated from the core of the Earth
_________are hot springs that sometimes erupt due to intense heat and air turbulence.
GEYSERS
What are geysers?
a type of hot spring that sometimes erupts because of air and steam turbulence underground.
Where are most hot springs formed? NOT countries; describe type of AREA
areas with volcanic/tectonic activity. (fault zones)
Name a hot spring located in Kanagawa, JapanName 1/3 of the famous hot springs located in Himachal Pradesh, India.
HAKONE
What are the 3 requirements for a hot spring to form?
1. Water
2. Heat source
3. Plumbing system (geothermal)
Name 1/3 famous hot springs located in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Manikaran
Vashisht
Kheerganga
What benefits do hot springs have for your health? (name 3/4)
Better circulation
Detoxification
Stress relief
Enhanced sleep