Hot Creek Gorge thermal area, managed by U.S. Forest Service, is a popular recreational area. The largest springs discharge subaqueously into the stream.
Hot Creek Gorge from the parking lot at the top of the canyon. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Gas bubbles indicate degassing at Hot Creek Gorge. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. | |
Bill Evans, USGS, preparing equipment for gas sampling at Hot Creek Gorge. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. | |
Bill Evans, USGS, taking a gas sample at Hot Creek Gorge. Photo taken June 3, 2002 by M. Sneed, USGS. | |
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. | |
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. |