Long Lick Aquifer EarthCache
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The posted coordinates will lead you to a natural spring, also
referred to as a seep or a lick. A natural spring is any spot where
groundwater flows to the surface as a result of gravity.
This spring is one of many springs located throughout the karst
region of the Ohio valley. In this area carbonate sedimentary rock
such as dolostone and limestone can be dissolved by naturally
acidic rainwater, eventually forming underground openings that
serve as drainage systems. These drainage systems can form aquifers
that feed springs.
This spring is known as a perennial spring, meaning water is
continuously flowing forth.
This is a very popular spot for locals to collect water, in fact
someone has installed a small tube to facilitate collection of this
refreshing liquid.
Many members of my family have collected water from this spring
over the years.
Springs are classified by the volume of water flowing from them.
A magnitude zero spring has no flow.
Springs with the greatest volume of flow are classified as first
magnitude, which can flow water at volumes greater that 100 cubic
feet per second.
In order to successfully log this cache as a find, you must fulfill
ALL of the requirements and correctly answer all the questions. It
is very important that I receive an email from you with the correct
answers and you receive my reply before you log your find. Failure
to fulfill these requirements can result in a deleted/archived log.
Requirements:
#1 - What magnitude classification is this spring flowing? You will
need to bring along a container of known volume (i.e. gallon jug)
and a timing device (i.e. wrist watch with a second hand).
First calculate the rate of flow by timing how long it takes to
fill your container from the spring. (For example: if it takes 30
seconds to fill a 1 gallon container, the spring is flowing 2
gallons per minute) Now match your flow with the chart.
Magnitude Flow (ft³/s, gal/min, pint/min) Flow (L/s)
1st Magnitude 100 ft³/s 2800 L/s
2nd Magnitude 10 to 100 ft³/s 280 to 2800 L/s
3rd Magnitude 1 to 10 ft³/s 28 to 280 L/s
4th Magnitude 100 US gal/min to 1 ft³/s 6.3 to 28 L/s
5th Magnitude 10 to 100 gal/min 0.63 to 6.3 L/s
6th Magnitude 1 to 10 gal/min 63 to 630 mL/s
7th Magnitude 1 pint to 1 gal/min 8 to 63 mL/s
8th Magnitude Less than 1 pint/min 8 mL/s
0 Magnitude no flow (sites of past/historic flow)
#2 - What is the temperature of the spring water as it flows from
the spring? (Don't forget to bring a thermometer.)
#3 - Post a picture of yourself and your gps standing with the
spring. Enjoy. Don't forget to take some water with you.
****Caches failing to meet the requirements for succesfully logging
this cache will be deleted without notice. If you are unable to
meet the logging requirements of this cache, please do not try this
cache. In the spirit of honest earthcaching, please refrain from
counting a find at another cache (even one of your own design) as a
find for one of my caches.*******
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