Lava Hot Springs (thermal mineral springs)

Lava Hot Springs, are a system of geothermal mineral springs in the Lava Hot Springs, Idaho area.

Lava Hot Springs
Coordinates42°37′10″N 112°0′51″W
Elevation5020 feet
TypeGeothermal
Discharge130 liters/second.
Temperature113°F / 45°C
Lava Hot Springs in 1939

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 (42.619482, -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 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 floride.

References
  1. "Lava Hot Springs History". Lavahotsprings.org. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  2. "Lava Hot Springs History". South Bannock County Historical Museum. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. "GEOTHERMAL INVESTIGATIONS IN IDAHO". Idaho Department of Water Administration Water Information Bulletin. 30. May 1973.
  5. Berry, George W.; Grim, Paul J.; Ikelman, Joy A. (1980). Thermal Springs List for the United States. Boulder, Colorado: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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