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Convection in geysers occurs when underground water is heated by magma or hot rocks, causing it to become less dense and rise to the surface. As the water rises, it creates a pressure buildup in the surrounding cooler water, which remains denser and sinks. Once the pressure reaches a critical point, the superheated water rapidly erupts to the surface, creating the characteristic geyser eruption. This cycle of heating, rising, cooling, and erupting continues, driving the convection process.

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