Boiling Springs Lake

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Boiling Springs Lake is a large, highly acidic, geothermal lake known for its bubbling hot springs and vivid colors in Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California.


Statements (44)
Predicate Object
instanceOf acidic lake
geothermal lake
accessibleBy hiking trail
accessibleFrom Warner Valley
country United States of America
ecosystemType extreme environment
formationProcess interaction of groundwater with hot volcanic rocks
hasCauseOfAcidity sulfuric acid formation
volcanic gases
hasFeature bubbling hot springs
fumaroles
mud pots
steam vents
vivid colors
hasGeologicalSetting Cascade Range
Lassen volcanic center
hasHazard toxic gases
unstable ground
very hot water
hasNameOrigin named for its boiling-like bubbling springs
hasOdor sulfur smell
hasProtectionStatus protected area within national park
hasRegulation visitors must stay on designated trails
hasTourismActivity geothermal feature viewing
sightseeing
isExampleOf hydrothermal lake in a volcanic region
isSubjectOf geothermal research
volcanology studies
knownFor active hydrothermal activity
bubbling springs across lake surface
colorful acidic waters
locatedIn Lassen Volcanic National Park
Northern California
Shasta County, California NERFINISHED
managedBy National Park Service
near Bumpass Hell hydrothermal area
Drakesbad Guest Ranch
partOf Lassen Volcanic National Park geothermal features
Lassen Volcanic National Park hydrothermal system
supports acid-tolerant microorganisms
swimmingAllowed no
waterColor greenish-blue
milky turquoise
waterType highly acidic water

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Lassen Volcanic National Park
contains
Warner Valley
hasTouristAttraction

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