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Hot springs are heated geothermally by underlying __________.

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Magma

The magma within the Earth's mantle is the source of heat for hot springs.
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Answer;

Magma

-Hot springs are heated geothermally by underlying magma.


Explanation;

-Hot springs form the same way a regular spring does, however, the aquifer is heated geothermally on the bottom by underlying magma, which causes the spring to be a higher temperature than the surrounding area.

-Molten rock beneath the crust called magma can reach temperatures over 1,000 degrees Celsius.

-Water is heated geothermally in areas where magma rises close to the surface of the crust.

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