Mickey Hot Springs
Thermal springs in Oregon
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Mickey Hot Springs is a small hot spring system in southeastern Oregon, United States. The hot springs are located at the north end of the Alvord Desert just east of Steens Mountain and north of the 2-6 Hot Springs which are much larger but less known.[1] There are several natural bubbling mudpots and steam vents. The system contains at least 60 vents, 11 of which are dry.[2] The hydrothermal system may be in its waning stages of existence.[3]
| Mickey Hot Springs | |
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 Hot springs with Steens Mountain in background | |
| Location | Harney County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.67676°N 118.34659°W[1] |
| Elevation | 4,035 ft (1,230 m) |
| Type | Geothermal |
| Eruption height | 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m) |
| Frequency | Ongoing |
| Temperature | 77–212 °F (25–100 °C) |
| Depth | ~10 ft (3.0 m) |
  Mickey Hot Springs  Mickey Hot Springs | |
Each vent has a characteristic temperature ranging from 77–212 °F (25–100 °C) with the average about 171 °F (77 °C). The majority of the vents are far too hot for bathing.[4][5] The water pH is neutral to slightly alkaline.[2] An ecosystem of thermophilic organisms exist in the springs, separated by temperature strata.[3]
