Chena Hot Springs (thermal mineral springs) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chena Hot Springs |
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| Location | Yukon-Tanana Plateau |
| Coordinates | 65°03′11″N 146°03′20″W / 65.05306°N 146.05556°W |
| Type | Geothermal |
| Discharge | 165 °F / 74 °C |
| Temperature | 153°F / 67°C |
Chena Hot Springs are a system of thermal mineral springs located within the Yukon-Tanana Plateau near the town of Chena Hot Springs, approximately 50 miles northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Water profile
The hot mineral water emerges from the ground at 153°F / 67°C. The mineral content of the water includes silica, sodium, iron, potassium, aluminum, carbonate, calcium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate, sulfate, fluoride, nitrate, lithium, boric acid and ammonia.
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