Geysers

Hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water and steam.

geyser hot spring

A geyser is a hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water and steam, caused by the heating of groundwater by magma beneath the Earth's surface.

/ˈɡeɪsər/

Geysers derive from the Icelandic word 'geysa,' meaning to gush.

Geysers are like nature's hot springs that erupt with water and steam, shooting it high into the air!

What is a geyser? A geyser is a hot spring that erupts intermittently with water and steam
Where are most geysers found? Most geysers are found in areas with volcanic activity, such as Yellowstone National Park
How do geysers work? Geysers require a source of heat, groundwater, and plumbing to erupt

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Yellowstone National Park Iceland

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