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Geothermal heat from below the Earth's surface superheats groundwater until it basically boils over in the form of a geyser eruption.

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The upward pressure of an Old Faithful eruption?

This is a vector measurement.


How many seconds does the Old Faithful erupt?

When Old Faithful erupts, the eruption can last anywhere from 1.5 to 5 minutes. This would be anywhere from 90 to 300 seconds long.


How many minutes separate each eruption of old faithful?

every 63-70 minuets


How long does old faithful eruption last?

Old Faithful Geyser erupts in between intervals. If its last eruption lasted 3-4 minutes long, you will have to wait 95 minutes for it to erupt again. If its last eruption only lasted 2 minutes, you will have to wait for 65 minutes.


How high does old faithful shoot water?

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)


How long do you have to wait for old faithful to erupt?

Old Faithful Geyser erupts in between intervals. If its last eruption lasted 3-4 minutes long, you will have to wait 95 minutes for it to erupt again. If its last eruption only lasted 2 minutes, you will have to wait for 65 minutes.


How did Old Faithful get to Wyoming?

Old Faithful is located in northwestern Wyoming as part of a geothermal area, the Upper Geyser Basin, located in Yellowstone National Park. Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin were formed as part of the Yellowstone Caldera during the Lava Creek eruption about 640,000 years ago.


Why does Sal's grandmother cry after she sees Old Faithful erupt in walk two moons?

Sal's grandmother cries after seeing Old Faithful erupt because it reminds her of her deceased husband, Sal's grandfather. The eruption of Old Faithful was a special memory they shared together, and seeing it again stirs up emotions and nostalgia for her.


When Old Faithful erupts how tall does it get?

When Old Faithful erupts, the height of the eruption can range anywhere from 135 feet (32 meters) to a record of 185 feet (56 meters). An average geyser height is considered 145 feet (44 meters).


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.