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  • What is a Hot Spring? Definition, Properties & Formation
    Naturally hot water containing many minerals and found on the surface of the earth is called a hot spring.

    Here's why:

    * Hot: The water is heated by geothermal activity, meaning heat from the Earth's interior.

    * Naturally Occurring: They are not man-made.

    * Minerals: The water dissolves minerals from the rocks it passes through, giving it its unique properties.

    * Surface: Hot springs are found at the surface of the Earth, often in areas with volcanic activity.

    Some other terms you might hear are:

    * Geothermal spring: This emphasizes the heat source.

    * Thermal spring: This is a general term for any spring with warmer-than-average water.

    * Mineral spring: This highlights the dissolved minerals.

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