Geysers in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is the home to much volcanic and thermal activity. One of the unique geographical features of the park are its geysers. The park is home to over 500 of these beautiful fountains. Geysers are essentially hot springs that have frequent eruptions. These eruptions are caused by extremely hot water below the ground which is trapped in the channels leading to the surface. The pressure then builds until the geyser eventually erupts.

The most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park is Old Faithful. This geyser gained its fame by being the most predictable geographical feature in the world. The geyser always erupts roughly every hour and a half. It was the first geyser in the park to receive a name and attracts countless visitors each year from all over the globe.

Top 5 Volcanoes

• Anemone Geyser: A small double geyser that provides constant entertainment the time between eruptions is typically very short.
• Plume Geyser: erupts about every hour in short, powerful bursts.
• Beehive Geyser: this geyser only erupts about once a day, but has an eruption that is taller and lasts longer than Old Faithful.
• Lion Geyser: while a little less predictable than other geysers, it gives off a series of eruptions about an hour apart each when it is active.
• Doublet Pool: this “pool” really is more pool than geyser. Instead of eruptions it gives off periodic “thumps.”