Thermal lake which is fed by hot springs. The temperature of the lake surface is between 16 and 38 degrees C and also higher. Lake water contains much borax, arsenic, and lead. Nevertheless, here lives a unique fish – Borax Lake chub (Gila boraxobius).
Location, GPS coordinates: | 42.32743 N 118.60306 W |
Categories: | Lakes and streams, Animal colonies, Thermal springs |
Values: | Biology, Geology |
Rating: | ![]() |
Where is located? | North America, United States, Oregon, Harney County, to the south from Alvord Desert |
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