Lava Hot Springs (thermal mineral springs)
| Lava Hot Springs | |
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| Coordinates | 42°37′10″N 112°0′51″W / 42.61944°N 112.01417°WCoordinates: 42°37′10″N 112°0′51″W / 42.61944°N 112.01417°W |
| Elevation | 5020 feet |
| Type | Geothermal |
| Discharge | 34 gallons/second / 130 liters/second. |
| Temperature | 113°F / 45°C |
Lava Hot Springs, are a system of geothermal mineral springs in the Lava Hot Springs, Idaho area.
History[]
The springs were historically used by local Bannock and Shoshone Native Americans.[1] In 1883, John and Salina Hall moved from England to Oxford, Idaho. In 1890 he submitted a homesteading file for 180 acres on the Portneuf River, on this land were numerous hot springs.[2]
Geography[]
Lava Hot Springs is located at 42°37′10″N 112°0′51″W / 42.61944°N 112.01417°W (42.619482, -112.014283),[3] at an elevation of 5,020 feet (1,530 m) above sea level.
Geology[]
The rock content of the spring vents consist of Paleozoic quartzite and younger travertine.[4]
Water profile[]
The spring system has a flow of 34 gallons/second / 130 liters/second. The hot mineral water emerges from the ground at 113°F / 45°C.[5] The mineral content of the water includes manganese, sodium, iron, calcium bicarbonate, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and fluoride.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Lava Hot Springs History". Lavahotsprings.org. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Lava Hot Springs History". South Bannock County Historical Museum. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "GEOTHERMAL INVESTIGATIONS IN IDAHO". Idaho Department of Water Administration Water Information Bulletin. 30. May 1973.
- ^ Berry, George W.; Grim, Paul J.; Ikelman, Joy A. (1980). Thermal Springs List for the United States. Boulder, Colorado: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Hot springs of Idaho