A geyser is a hot water spring from which a large amount of water occasionally squirts out. These extraordinary natural phenomena can be found all over the world and are definitely worth admiring. Want to know which geysers you can visit best? You can read it in the top 7 famous geysers.
Lady Knox Geyser- New Zealand
The Lady Knox geyser was discovered in 1901 by a group of prisoners. These prisoners were washing their clothes in the heated outdoor water when their soap caused the geyser to erupt. The Lady Knox geyser was named shortly thereafter after Constance Knox, the daughter of Uchter Knox, who was the Governor General of New Zealand at the time. Now, every day at 10:15 am, those who manage the site where this geyser is located drop soap into the earth to cause an eruption for spectators.
Castle Geyser – United States
Yellowstone Nature Park is home to more than 1,000 geysers, we’ll also encounter them several times in this list. Castle Geyser is shaped like a cone and produces a relatively large amount of sinter. This gives the geyser a special and robust appearance. The many ragged edges, tunnels and cracks in the geyser even caused it to be given this name. Research shows that Castle Geyser first erupted about 1,000 years ago.
Geysir – Iceland
Geysir is located in western Iceland, in the Haukadalur valley. It is one of the most impressive geysers in the world and also one of the first geysers ever described in a book. The geyser was first mentioned in the eighteenth century and is the reason why hot springs all over the world are now called geysers. The Geysir has probably been active for 10,000 years and spouts water up to 70 meters in height.
La Bufadora – Mexico
This geyser in Mexico is located in water and is one of the largest blowholes in North America. It is not a true geyser created by heat, but by pressure from air and water. In fact, La Bufadora is a small opening where seawater is pushed out under high pressure by air trapped in a cave. This creates explosions every minute, often accompanied by a thundering sound. The water sometimes reaches a height of up to 30 meters.
Old Faithful – United States
Yellowstone Nature Park is home to more than a thousand different geysers, but Old Faithful is definitely the most famous. It was the first geyser in the park to be named, back in 1870. It erupts about every 63 minutes, making it one of the most predictable geographical attractions in the world.
Fly Geyser – United States
The Fly Geyser is small compared to other geysers, but beautiful to behold. It is shaped like a cone and was created by a drilling error. This caused natural minerals in the ground to dissolve and deform, creating a high mountain that now contains an active geyser. The water here rises about 1.5 meters.
Strokkur – Iceland
Iceland is a country with many geysers, the Strokkur is located in the southwest of the country. It is one of the most famous geysers in Iceland, which is mainly due to its enormous height. The water here can reach 15 to as high as 40 meters. It also erupts regularly, with an eruption every 4 to 8 minutes.
