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of extremophiles, microorganisms adapted to extreme conditions, and it is possible that life on Earth had its origin in hot springs.

Humans have made use of hot springs for bathing, relaxation, or medical therapy for thousands of years. However, some are hot enough that immersion can be harmful, leading to scalding and potentially death.

Definitions

There is no universally accepted definition of a hot spring. For example, one can find the phrase hot spring defined as
* any spring

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