mud pot
"Mud pots" are fascinating geothermal features often found in volcanic regions, characterized by their bubbling, muddy appearance.
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Definition
C1Geology
(technical)A natural pool of bubbling mud formed by the interaction of hot water and volcanic gases with surface clay and other fine particles.
Example
- The geothermal area was dotted with mud pots, each one bubbling and steaming.
C1Geology
(technical)A geothermal spring where acidic water breaks down surrounding rock into clay, creating a thick, muddy consistency that emits steam due to underlying heat.
Example
- Tourists were fascinated by the mud pots, watching as the thick mud bubbled and steamed.
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