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What makes a real geyser erupt, like Old Faithful?

April 26, 2017erupt faithful geyser

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What makes a real geyser erupt, like Old Faithful?

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The geyser effect occurs when water sinks deep into the Earth. At a depth of about 6,600 ft., the water encounters very hot rocks and boils, creating a spray of water and steam that escapes through an opening at the Earth’s surface.