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Level: 55
Requires level: 51
Side: Both
Start: Krakle
End: Krakle

Series

1.	Finding the Source
2.	The New Springs
3.	Strange Sources

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Finding the Source

Krakle in Un'Goro Crater wants you to find the hottest area of Fire Plume Ridge.

Whenever you find a hot spot, right click the thermometer to check the temperature. Keep looking until you find the hottest one.

	Find the hottest area of Fire Plume Ridge [Temperature Reading]
	Krakle's Thermometer

Provided Item:

	Krakle's Thermometer

Description

The hot springs here are a source of mystery to me. Where does the heat come from?

Looking at how close the pools are to Fire Plume Ridge, I really wonder if the volcano might have something to do with it. I created a thermometer to take readings of the temperatures at the volcano, and I'd like to find the hottest part. It gives the measurements in degrees Kraklenheit!

Here, take it, and take readings of the temperatures at the ridge whenever you see a hot spot!

Progress

I'd go there myself, but... I'm a little scared of the fire elementals there!

Completion

Yes, I definitely see the correlation here between the temperature of the volcano and the hot springs. I'll have to double-check my equations for accuracy, but it seems like the distance and the rate that the heat is transferred... Hmm...

Gains

Upon completion of quests, get:

565 experience (33 90 at max. level)

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Rating: +120 [-] [+]

By Feszy on 12/10/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)

The hottest spot is on the top of the volcano, who would have guessed?

Rating: +90 [-] [+]

By Chamrick on 12/13/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)

The correct hot spot is at the very top of the volcano, right next to the lava pool. The coords are 49,45.

Rating: +18 [-] [+]

By Orik on 01/18/2007 (Patch 2.0.5)

Highest one, ignore the ones on the lower point. Try not going near the cave at the top of the mountain, a 55 elite camps ontop of it and can easily kill you. Kill about 1-2 Fire elementals at the top of the mountain and you can easily get to the hot spot easily.

Rating: +10 [-] [+]

By Deluxe05 on 11/16/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)

You might want to combine these two quest series, as they both start in Un'Goro and require you to travel to the same NPC up in Winterspring.

It's a Secret to Everybody: https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=3844 https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=3844

Finding the Source: https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=974 https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=974

Rating: +12 [-] [+]

By cwluigie4ever on 11/26/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)

the path starts at 51.42 (aka the northern most point of fire ridge on the map)

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By mchalmers on 05/11/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)

The path up the mountain starts at 52,42

Rating: +4 [-] [+]

By LeCrazyMaffe on 10/07/2008 (Patch 2.4.3)

Map : https://vanillawowdb.com/?maps=490:490450 https://vanillawowdb.com/?maps=490:490450

Rating: +14 [-] [+]

By windjammer on 08/28/2008 (Patch 2.4.3)

Don't stand right in or next to the lava pool. There's a big rock with lava pouring out of it next to the pool, you have to click thermometer right next to that rock.

I stood all around the stupid pool and couldn't understand why I couldn't get a reading...

Rating: +4 [-] [+]

By dksucks on 02/11/2009 (Patch 3.0.9)

you dont want to be AT the lava pool, you want to use the smallish pillar like formation on the NE corner of the pool near the drop-off, yet has one large rock outcrop behind it going straight up in the air.

Rating: +118 [-] [+]

By Bugnaz on 01/13/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

Despite all the info here, and the fact that i have done this quest before - i really struggled to find the hot spot on my second attempt with an alternative character.

I have included a screenshot.
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w317/Bugnaz/FindingTheSource-HotSpot.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w317/Bugnaz/FindingTheSource-HotSpot.jpg

As you exit the cave at the top of the mountain, turn to the right - and use your mouse to mouse over the scenery around the edge of the platform. You are looking for a dark ""spike"" of rock, it is hard to see as there is a larger rock behind it.

Or - As you exit the cave - follow the lava pool to the right, until you get to the edge of the platform. It is to your right.

Hope this helps.

Rating: +10 [-] [+]

By msbrun02 on 05/20/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

IT'S A ROCK -- It's not the pool of lava!

I tried a dozen spots in/around the pool, and I accidentally ran my mouse over the rock and saw the tool tip.

Rating: +8 [-] [+]

By depotboy on 07/10/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

For Cataclysm beta players, and future Cata players, the hot spot is now at the bottom. I found it at 48,43.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Rozaline on 11/24/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

After the shattering patch 4.03a the Rock is no longer there, it is below. Go to where it used to be and look down, u'll see the new rock.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Brasso on 11/24/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

Although others have said that the rock is completely black now, I found this to be untrue as of 4.0.3. It is the normal red/black color. I don't know if this is related to graphics settings.

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By Kitaeri on 11/24/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

As of patch 4.0.3, the hot spot is now at 48, 43. For those without coords, it's on the GROUND, not on the volcano. It's on the northwest side, next to a smoldering patch of ground.

It's right near the river and it's a large cone-ish/obelisk shaped rock that looks kind of like a piece of burning coal (black with red veins). Hope this helps because I had one heck of a time finding the dang thing.

~ Kitaeri, NE Hunter

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By Elvania on 11/25/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

This quest appears to of been changed as of the cataclysm, the hottest point can be any of the rocks around the outside, its not longer at the top.

I found mine down at the bottom

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Slater on 11/28/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

See New Quest @ https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=24742"">(Quest #24742)

Correct rock is ground-level at the northwest corner.

Rating: +12 [-] [+]

By jakob42 on 11/29/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

I found it next to the vulcano at its foot. The coords are 48.44:43.46

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By ngvirus on 01/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

i confirm the jakob42 location it worked for me also

Rating: +10 [-] [+]

By farrokh on 01/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

I just did it on live...
The quest was slightly changed... hot spots are around the base of Fire Plume Ridge and the hottest is at 48,43... northwest side. :)

Writin' it as Wowhead says it cannot be completed.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Gopem on 01/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

For 4.0.3a the quest is back. However, near the base of the hill you will find 3 plumes. You need to check the temp of each plume for it to count.

Edit:

Locations are:
48.2, 43.3
45.3, 48.5
47.5, 55.7

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By morriste on 01/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

I didn't find any hotspots on top of the volcano. I did find the hottest spot on the bottom directly north of the volcano though. I also noticed that if you click the same spot a couple times that it gives different reads so maybe just random now?

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By sharkeater on 03/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

only had to check the one at 48 43 west northwestish side. at the base.
Thank you =)

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By chyllyphylly on 03/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

Guys,

Looked at the screenshot even followed the directions given, but as off 4.0.3 patch I think Blizzard has moved been here so far 20 mins NADDA.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By chyllyphylly on 03/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

As off the latest patch - now appears to be around the base of the mountain and NOT the top as previously

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By jmcmasterj on 06/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

This quest is still obtainable. The hottest rock is at the bottom, on the north-west side close to Mossy Pile.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By erickhn on 10/11/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

coords 55/56 too

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By kazpike on 12/28/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

wew, >.> finally got it! that hot spot is in

48.4, 43.4 (exactly! slightly near the river)

Working as of December 29, 2010 ! happy new year!

-kazpike

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By MagicBunny on 12/29/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)

Just Managed to complete the quest for the first time post cataclysm and it was the first time that I have had a problem with the quest. For me the final stone showed at 48:43 on the ground near the river NOT at the top of the volcano (though I did spend 30 mins up there looking for it where it used to be)

If you do not have co-ordinator then looking at the map when you can see the image of fireplume ridge you should be round the back facing the river with the middle of the base of your cursor in line with the r (or there abouts) that is assuming the tip of you cursor is facing North

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Charlotte217 on 05/31/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

The hotspots are no longer near the top of the volcano. For the most part, they are along the perimeter. They are black stones with red lava flowing down. You will probably have to hit several before you find the ""correct hotspot"".

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By ZOMGMeep on 06/30/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

Since Cata, the location of the hottest fire plume has changed.

I submitted a screenshot of the new area - I tried to include the big rock that the old one was in front of in the background, so you get a better idea of where it is. If not, you can stand facing the Flightmaster in 'Mossy Pile' then turn 45 degrees to the right and go from there.

The next fire plume you see is the one.

Hope this helps for all the people having problems with this in Cata!

IT IS NO LONGER UP THE TOP WITH THE LAVA POOL.

Blizzard changed it. Obviously from complaints xD

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By BloodElfBabe on 09/30/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

It seems to have moved again, there are pillars with glowing cracks around the base of the volcano, I found the hot spot at one of these at roughly 48,43.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Cathbadh on 01/19/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

Obsolete Quest.. it is still obtainable, however when you take temperature reading it no longer completes the quest.. instead you will get a message each time you try to take the temperature -
"" Krakle's Thermometer says: 8536 degrees Kraklenheit is the reading... Tired of me yet?'

*chases Ghostcrawler down the street, vigorously applying the Wet Flicking Towel of Morgoth*

Rating: +8 [-] [+]

By ulasamosa on 08/01/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

Quest is still able to be completed. The hot spot looks the same as it always did however it has been moved on the ground on the North side of the volcano. 48, 43.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By crazyarsekid on 08/01/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

I just did this quest on 2/8/2011 on my lock and I listened to the one where everyone else was agreeing, but I did not find a hot spot on the top. In fact, I found the hot spot somewhere near the bottom. And then I saw 2 more as I ran to turn in the quest, so before you waste your time, you should check around the bottom of the volcano.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By jesirose on 02/12/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

Also found it at the bottom, after spending 40 minutes at the top. From now on I know to look at the RECENT posts instead of the first post.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By denverondemand on 03/18/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

SON OF A #i(#(@(@(! I searched all over the top of the mountain, 2 nights in a row. Since that's where I've always found it before. Flew down to the bottom of the volcano, found a nice tall hot spot, the darn thing is even sparkling! Grrrrrr.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By eidolstorme on 07/03/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

Just did this and the actual coords are 48.4, 43.5 it's a rock protrusion sticking up with a bunch of lava and heated red cracks in it. almost due north and alittle west of the really bright lava pool is a smaller pool, it's next to that.

Rating: +12 [-] [+]

By CozVix on 12/27/2011 (Patch 3.1.3)

Found at (48,43) near bottom of the mountain.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2dir8gk.jpg http://i40.tinypic.com/2dir8gk.jpg

Rating: +4 [-] [+]

By Gymlea on 05/27/2013 (Patch 3.1.3)

Stand between the sitting Tauran and the Goblin at the fire in the Mossy Pile camp, with the Tauran on your right. You are facing a torch. Behind the torch in the far distance is a spire of black rock laced with red lava. That is your target. It is the hottest spot. It is on the flat ground at the base of the vulcano. There are six such rock spires around the vulcano, and they go from 118 to the hottest in counter-clockwise order. All of the comments about the top of the mountain are obsolete.

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