Yellowstone, in the U.S., is widely known for its super-eruption abilities, too: Some Yellowstone eruptions over the past few million years created layers of volcanic lava rock over 1,300 feet (400 meters) thick. How a volcano super-eruption will impact Earth...
Yellowstone's geysers The attractions ofYellowstone Parkhave been in the making for over half a million years. Geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots result from the interaction between underground volcanic activity and groundwater. The superheated water of hot springs—trapped in channels lea...
To summarize: a geyser erupts when superheated groundwater, confined at depth, becomes hot enough to blast its way to the surface.Geyser-like eruption on Jupiter's moon, Io: Eruption of Tvashtar, a "geyser" on Jupiter's moon, Io. NASA Image. Here's what happens in the ground... Cool...
I left behind the luxury of not only knowing how to get “home” without consulting a map, but also a space to call my very own. I know am once again living out of my suitcase and am on the road again. If you can’t tell, I’m a little hesitant to go back to the vagabond-...