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Old faithful shoots about 3,700 gallons of water for a short eruption and 8,400 for a longer one (4 and a half minutes)
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How does old faithful work?
old faithful works by pressure build up and over heated water so the water shoots out like old faithful does.
How high does Old Faithful a geyser in Yellowstone National Park spout water in the air?
130 to 180 feet in the air
Is old faithful a volcano?
Yes, Old Faithful is not a volcano. It is actually a geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, known for its regularly erupting columns of water and steam.
What formed Old Faithful?
Old Faithful and other geysers are formed when fractures in deep rocks allow ground water to percolate into rock that is still being heated by magma, or has not yet cooled. The water boils until the steam pressure is high enough to force a column of boiling water back up to the surface.
What is Old Faith?
Old Faithful is a geyser, a spring that from time to time shoots a column of boiling water in the air. It is the most famous of the 500 geysers in Yellowstone Park, which is in the US. It "performs" 20 to 23 times a day, and each eruption lasts about five minutes. Old Faithful shoots up to 8,400 gallons of water as high as 170 feet. The Yellowstone geysers sit on top of a volcano, which heats underground water to a boiling point.Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, is a cone geyser. Located in Wyoming, this geyser was 1st named in 1870.
How did the old faithful geyser get made?
It got made by old Mayans mining into rock and digging to water
Old faithful is the nickname for what state?
There isn't a state nicknamed "Old Faithful." In the state of Wyoming exists a geyser that is nicknamed "Old Faithful" for it erupts with thousands of gallons of hot water in intervals between 45 to 125 minutes. It was so named "Old Faithful" by an 1870 Washburn--Langford--Doane Expedition for it erupted almost every hour.
What is the closest body of water to old faithful?
The closest body of water to Old Faithful is the Firehole River, which flows nearby in Yellowstone National Park. Additionally, several thermal features and small springs surround Old Faithful, but the Firehole River is the primary waterway in the immediate vicinity. The river is known for its unique geothermal activity and beautiful scenery.
What state is Old Faithful located in?
Old faithful is located in Wyoming.
When was old faithful created?
Old Faithful Inn was created in 1903.
What is the duration of Old Faithful?
The duration of Old Faithful is 300.0 seconds.
What is the all column of water and steam erupting from the earth's surface?
The column of water and steam erupting from the Earth's surface is called a geyser. It occurs when underground water is heated by magma, causing it to boil and shoot up through a vent. Famous examples of geysers include Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
