Submitted by doug.cole on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 11:41
Inventory Reference
GEO061
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade IIIa
Grading Date
GradingComment

Forms a prominent geosite and is one of several hot springs in the Western Cape Province. It should be classified as a local heritage site. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Statement of Significance

Brandvlei Hot Spring is the hottest (64°C) and fastest flowing (126 litres/second) spring in South Africa. Water ascends along a fault from a depth in excess of 2.5 km. It is therefore one of the more important springs in South Africa.

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Historical
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Low
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Research, Teaching or Benchmark Site
Sphere of Significance
National
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Rare, endangered or uncommon
Sphere of Significance
National
Level
Medium
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