Thermussuvun
Thermussuvun is a fictional geothermal system described in the geology of the Serith Basin in the world of Asterra. It comprises a network of hot springs, fumaroles, and silica terraces that align along a faulted zone beneath a dormant volcanic complex. The name is drawn from local terms for heat and spring, reflecting its primary characteristic: sustained high temperatures at or near the surface.
Thermussuvun forms where circulating groundwater is heated by shallow magma and interacts with silica-rich rocks. Surface
Although temperatures limit broad life, Thermussuvun supports specialized microbial communities. Thermophilic bacteria and archaea colonize mineral-rich
Thermussuvun has been the subject of field surveys and remote-sensing studies conducted by the Global Institute
Access to Thermussuvun is restricted to protect the delicate habitats. The site is managed as a conservation