The Hydrothermal Process That Powers Geysers

Name: The Hydrothermal Process That Powers Geysers
Uploaded: 2019-05-20
Duration: 106799
Description: Geysers, such as Iceland’s impressive Strokkur Geysir, are often the result of trapped water hitting hot volcanic rock. The resulting vapor creates immense pressure, forcing water out through vents in the surface.

Geysers, such as Iceland’s impressive Strokkur Geysir, are often the result of trapped water hitting hot volcanic rock. The resulting vapor creates immense pressure, forcing water out through vents in the surface. (01:46)

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