Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3319CB59
Site Name
Geosite: Brandvlei Hot Spring
Site Category
Geological
Natural
References
Reference Types
Other Publication
Citation
COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (1997). Geological map of Sheet 3319 Worcester (scale 1:250 000). Publication, Council for Geoscience, South Africa.
Date Retrieved
Reference Types
Website
Citation
https://sites.google.com/site/gssawcb/geo-heritage-initiatives/brandvlei
Record Administration
Author
doug.cole
Post date
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 11:29
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 18:19
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.732481, 19.413316
Western Cape
  • Cape Winelands
  • Breede Valley
Grading
Autoid
Grading - 225361
Submitted by
Submitted by doug.cole on 31/10/2013 - 11:41.
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

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
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.

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