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Name: Taylor
Status: Student
Grade: 6-8
Location: IL
Country: United States
Date: Winter 09-10
Question:
How long does it take for a hot spring to form?


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Taylor

A hot spring may not form if it is not in the right place.

For a hot spring, you first need a spring, that is a place where water gushes unaided from the ground, Then you need that spring to be near a hot place in the earth's crust.

Sincere regards,
Mike Stewart


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