Mount Rainier Geology: Longmire Mineral Springs | BetterGeology

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Mount Rainier is one of America's most treasured landmarks, a volcano soaring 4,391 meters into the sky (14,409 feet). It is also one of our oldest national parks, and the Longmire Meadows area was one of the first tourist areas developed around the park. Longmire was first famous for its mineral springs which bubble out of the ground and feed the lush meadow, but where does this water come from any why are they orange? Find out on BetterGeology!

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Andrew, you’re a rock star, literally😎

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Thanks!

[@GroovyGeologist]

Love this! Thank you for the explanation

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Glad you liked it! Love catching your live streams when I get the chance!

[@MattCookOregon]

This is great. The good explanations matched with visuals fit perfect.

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Thank you!

[@josephbingham1255]

I've discovered in a mountain canyon water seeping from rock forming the beginnings of a stream that has bubbles and reddish water like in the video. There is a large deep pool large enough for swimming. The water in the pool is mildly warm. Clear with bubbles rising except for green alge I will show this video to my son before we go swimming there. I think he will appreciate the geology more after viewing the video. A Great Video!

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Sounds very interesting!

[@TroyMorePhotography]

I remember bathing in hot springs nearby. Took days to get rid of the burnt match scent on me.

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I quite like the sulfur smell, but I know not everyone does! These springs oddly have very little smell.

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And I'm subed

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Thank you!