8688 x 5792 px | 73,6 x 49 cm | 29 x 19,3 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
15 septembre 2017
Informations supplémentaires:
The natural spring at Agua Caliente Regional Park in Tucson, Arizona is a rare desert oasis where geothermal groundwater emerges at the surface, creating a lush habitat in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. The spring has been flowing for thousands of years, fed by underground aquifers where rainwater slowly percolates through bedrock before surfacing at a consistent temperature. Historically used by the Hohokam people and later Spanish settlers, the spring nourishes a rich ecosystem of palm trees, mesquite, and aquatic plants, supporting a wide variety of birds, amphibians, and other desert wildlife. The presence of constant water in an otherwise arid region makes Agua Caliente both ecologically and culturally significant. Visitors can explore trails, shaded picnic areas, and reflective ponds that trace their origin directly to this life-sustaining natural spring.
