Eisenquellen
Eisenquellen is a German term that translates to “iron sources” and is used to describe natural water features that emit or contain elevated iron content. In geology and hydrology, the phrase typically refers to springs, seeps, or other discharges where iron-rich groundwater reaches the surface, often accompanied by iron oxide staining or ferruginous deposits. The term can also appear in regional place names.
Formation and characteristics are driven by groundwater flow through iron-bearing rocks. Iron is dissolved as ferrous
Geomorphology and ecology: Iron-rich springs can form ferruginous soils, crusts, and various surface features around the
Uses and history: In some regions, iron springs were historically exploited as iron ore sources or used
Classification: Eisenquellen is a descriptive term rather than a formal geologic category, used in German-language hydrology,