Bulger Geyser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bulger Geyser |
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![]() Bulger Geyser's crater in 2010
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Location | Yellowstone National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, USA |
Coordinates | 44°27′58″N 110°50′13″W / 44.4660227°N 110.8369073°W |
Elevation | 7,333 feet (2,235 m) |
Type | Fountain geyser |
Eruption height | 1–12 feet (0.30–3.66 m) |
Frequency | Frequent |
Duration | Seconds to Minutes |
Temperature | 198 °F (92 °C) |
Bulger Geyser is a cool hot spring found in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It's a special type of hot spring called a "fountain geyser." This means it shoots water and steam high into the air.
Bulger Geyser: A Yellowstone Wonder
Where Can You Find Bulger Geyser?
Bulger Geyser is located in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. This amazing park is in the state of Wyoming, USA. If you visit, you'll find Bulger Geyser about 200 feet (60 meters) south of another famous geyser, Grand Geyser.
How Does Bulger Geyser Erupt?
Bulger Geyser erupts quite often, which makes it exciting to watch! It has two main types of eruptions:
- Minor eruptions: These are the most common. They usually last only a few seconds.
- Major eruptions: These happen less often. But when they do, they can last for as long as 12 minutes!
During an eruption, Bulger Geyser shoots water and steam into the air. The water can reach heights of 1 to 12 feet (about 0.3 to 3.6 meters). It's a pretty energetic display!
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