Hot Creek Gorge thermal area, managed by U.S. Forest Service, is a popular recreational area. The largest springs discharge subaqueously into the stream.
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Hot Creek Gorge from the parking lot at the top of the canyon. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. |
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A closer view of Hot Creek Gorge from the parking lot at the top of the canyon. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. |
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Bright blue pools in Hot Creek Gorge. The blue color is caused by reflection of the blue sky on the white clay bottom, similar to a swimming pool. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. |
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The subaqueously discharging springs can be identified by areas of upwelling (near center of photo). Photo was taken December 3, 1999 by C. Farrar, USGS. |
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Subaqueous springs in Hot Creek Gorge can be detected by the upwelling at the water surface. Photo taken December 3, 1999 by C. Farrar, USGS. |
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Gas bubbles indicate degassing at Hot Creek Gorge. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. |
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Bill Evans, USGS, preparing equipment for gas sampling at Hot Creek Gorge. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. |
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Bill Evans, USGS, taking a gas sample at Hot Creek Gorge. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. |
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Mike Sorey, USGS (retired), and Bill Evans, USGS, taking a temperature measurement at Hot Creek Gorge. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. |
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Bill Evans, USGS, demonstrating an egg cooking in Hot Creek Gorge; he was being filmed by group who were producing a childen's documentary. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. |