Vent Geyser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vent Geyser |
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Grand, Turban and Vent Geysers. Vent Geyser is the smaller fountain at the far left
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| Location | Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Teton County, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44°28′01″N 110°50′14″W / 44.4668773°N 110.8371557°W |
| Elevation | 7,346 feet (2,239 m) |
| Type | Cone geyser |
| Temperature | 79.9 °C (175.8 °F) |
Vent Geyser is a special kind of hot spring called a geyser. You can find it in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in the United States. It's one of the many amazing natural wonders in this famous park.
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Vent Geyser: A Yellowstone Wonder
Vent Geyser is part of a group of geysers known as the Grand Group. This means its eruptions are often connected to another, much larger geyser called Grand Geyser.
What is a Geyser?
A geyser is a rare type of hot spring that shoots out water and steam into the air. This happens when underground water gets heated by hot rocks. The water then builds up pressure until it bursts out of the ground. It's like a natural water fountain!
Where Can You Find Vent Geyser?
Vent Geyser is located in Yellowstone National Park. This park is mostly in Wyoming, but also stretches into Montana and Idaho. The Upper Geyser Basin is one of the most active geyser areas in the park. It's home to many famous geysers, including Old Faithful.
How Does Vent Geyser Erupt?
Vent Geyser usually erupts right after Grand Geyser. It can keep erupting off and on for about an hour. It often erupts at the same time as another geyser called Turban Geyser.
Sometimes, Vent Geyser surprises everyone. It might erupt before Grand Geyser, or even all by itself! When it first erupts, its fountain can reach as high as 75 feet (23 m). After that, it usually settles down to a height of 20 to 40 feet (6–12 m).
It can be tricky to see Vent Geyser erupt. This is because Grand Geyser's powerful sprays and steam can hide it. But if you look closely, you might catch a glimpse of this unique geyser in action!
