omg

[solarbird]

It looks like Superman's Fortress of Solitude was actually in Mexico. Seriously, go look.

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[partywhipple.livejournal.com]

That is made of awesome.

I don't think I understand why it's so hot there. Is it outside temperature or near a steam vent or what?

[solarbird]

I don't know how much it being in a Mexican desert has to do with it, but that's where it is. And from the other (down) side, they're not that far from a magma bulge, according to the article. So that's probably why.

[partywhipple.livejournal.com]

That sounds like all kinds of safe! lol

[partywhipple.livejournal.com]

Not that Supes needs to worry about stinkin' magma!

[solarbird]

It's probably the only way he can get the hot tub hot enough to be interesting.

[solarbird]

Yeah, but by "close" they mean "a mile." Which in geological terms is close. That shit's hot.

There are mines in South Africa of similar distance (or lack thereof) and have similar problems.

[jessie-c.livejournal.com]

Not to mention that ambient temperatures increase with distance underground.

[stickmaker.livejournal.com]

The mine is over a deep magma inclusion which has long cooled past the point of being able to make a volcano but which still heats ground water.

[mundivagant.livejournal.com]

<--- geophysicist...you just made my entire week

[solarbird]

Glad to be of service ^_^

[flashfire.livejournal.com]

That's amazing.

[solarbird]

Isn't it? I just look at it and blink.

[ypawtows.livejournal.com]

Wow!
Thanks for that link!