thermal spring

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noun

a spring whose temperature is higher than the mean temperature of groundwater in the area.

Origin of thermal spring

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First recorded in 1790–1800

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Ventana Wilderness shows the best of California’s Big Sur coast, with waterfalls, thermal springs, sky-scraper-high redwoods, and Pacific-view peaks as the cherry on top.
50 U.S. Wilderness Areas, Ranked | eriley | July 26, 2021 | Outside Online

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