Pink Cone Geyser facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pink Cone Geyser
Pink Cone Geyser eruption
Location	Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Teton County, Wyoming
Coordinates	44°32′34″N 110°47′46″W / 44.5428865°N 110.7962493°W / 44.5428865; -110.7962493
Type	Cone geyser
Eruption height	30 feet (9.1 m)
Frequency	9 to 22 hours
Duration	1.5 to 2 hours
Temperature	91.3 °C (196.3 °F)

Pink Cone Geyser is a special type of hot spring called a geyser. It's found in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in the United States. This geyser is part of a group of geysers called the Pink Cone Group.

Other geysers in this group include Bead Geyser, Box Spring, Dilemma Geyser, Labial Geyser, Labial's Satellite Geyser, Narcissus Geyser, and Pink Geyser.

What Makes Pink Cone Geyser Special?

Pink Cone Geyser is known as a "cone-type" geyser. This means it has a cone-shaped mound built up around its opening. This cone is made from minerals left behind by the hot water.

Its Amazing Eruptions

When Pink Cone Geyser erupts, it can shoot water up to 30 feet (9.1 m) (about 9 meters) high! These eruptions are quite long, lasting for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

After an eruption, the geyser needs to "recharge." It usually takes between 18 to 25 hours before it erupts again. This makes each eruption a special event to watch.

Why Is It Pink?

Pink Cone Geyser got its name from its unique color. The cone around the geyser is a dark pinkish-red. This color comes from tiny bits of minerals called manganese oxide and iron oxide. These minerals stain the rock, giving it its beautiful pink hue.

The Hayden Survey, a group of explorers and scientists, gave the geyser its name a long time ago. They noticed the distinct pink color of its cone.

Some other geysers nearby, like Pink Geyser and Narcissus Geyser, also have similar colors. This shows that the water underground in this area has similar minerals. Even though they share similar water, these geysers act independently and don't affect each other's eruptions.

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  In the winter