0
The water underneath the earth comes from an underground volcano that has water in it and then the water commes bursting out of the ground at a high speed and the waters temperature is more than a oven at its highest degree.
In a bit more detail. The process begins as water migrates to the geyser's Plumbing system through fissures in ground. Since the plumbing system is miles deep, the water at the bottom of the geyser's plumbing is under incredible pressure from the water above it. Think of the entire system as a giant pressure cooker.
Water starts to churn and bubbles of air begin to surface. If more pressure pushes down on the water, water needs more and more energy (in the form of heat) to overcome that pressure and start pushing bubbles to the surface. This explains why water inside a pressure cooker can reach temperatures of more than 125 degrees Celsius (257 degrees Fahrenheit), while the boiling point of water at standard pressure is only 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit).
As the magma at the base of the geyser transfers heat throughout the system, more energy gets trapped in the water. Eventually, pockets of water begin to reach their boiling point and become turbulent. This turbulence pushes a relatively small quantity of water out of the opening of the geyser, decreasing the amount of pressure on the water remaining in the geyser. With this sudden pressure drop (and corresponding drop in boiling point), the water in the geyser flashes into steam. The steam quickly expands to 1,500 times the volume of water and this expansion violently pushes water and steam from the mouth of the geyser in an eruption. These eruptions last as long as the water in the geyser remains hot enough to push water out of the geyser opening. Eventually, the entire system will either run out of water or the water will cool down enough for the eruption to stop. The cycle, of course, starts all over again.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is to work together called?
team work
How many hours does a geneticist work?
They normally work long hours, and that is typical. They are tied to their work.
Where do bacteriologists work?
Bacteriologist work in the center of disease control.
What is a marine biologist's work setting?
marine biologist work out to sea with marine animals. they can also work in the office or labatory doing research.
What are the pros and cons of being a biologist?
• Pros • Get to work outside • Get to work with animals • Get to work in nice weather • Most of the time • Traveling to exotic places • It's a dream job for many people • Cons • Don't make a ton of money • You have to write reports about your work • You have to sometimes work in a lab • Uncomfortable work environments • Lots of not-so-glamorous tasks
What are hot springs forced into earths surface called?
not gysers
What is Yellowstone national park famous for?
Yellowstone is largley famous for it's gysers (natural water jets) and it's extreme weather.
What do volcanoes create?
Volcanoes create land by when they erupt the lava melts and turns into gravel and then forms the lands.
How do you cook without using fire?
You can use natural thermal energy from the earth (cover the food and bury it) from areas of thermalo activity (volcanoes and gysers ect) but that's not really practical for everyone!
What is the definition of Tectonic Forces?
Tectonic forces are the stresses and pressures that contribute to the deformation of the Earth's lithosphere, leading to processes such as folding, faulting, and mountain building. These forces result from the movement of tectonic plates and can cause earthquakes and volcanic activity.
How did African slaves get education?
They got their education by secretly learning it if their master didn't allowed because it was illegal. Sometimes, their masters tought the slave even though it was against the law. By secretly learning it, they could learn it off another slave or steal a book and educate themselves.
If a Mexican were to come and live in the US what do they do here?
Work , Work , Work , Work , Work , Work ! They do what You lazy Americans don't . Mexicans work hard . They do it all !
What is a work calendar?
A calendar at your work, for your work, that has your work schedule on it, etc.
What is the verb in you work late?
The verb in "you work late" is "work."
Will American cd's work in Australia?
Yes it can work Yes it can work Yes it can work Yes it can work
What is the differences between work input and work output?
Work Output is the work done BY a machine. Work Input is the work done ON a machine.
What is the difference between work input and work output?
Work Output is the work done BY a machine. Work Input is the work done ON a machine.
