What could make the old faithful geyser in Yellow stone stop erupting. Please give information on how a geyser works and what the reasons for it to stop erupting would be.
What could make the old faithful geyser in Yellow stone stop erupting. Please give information on how a geyser works and what the reasons for it to stop erupting would be.
Old Faithful is a well-known geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, that is noted for its frequent outbursts, which occur every 90 to 94 minutes. However, scientists warn that in the next years, this geyser may struggle to live up to its name. According to a study published in Geophysical Research Letters, as extreme drought conditions become more chronic and widespread, Old Faithful may erupt less regularly or cease to erupt entirely. During the years 1233-1362, the researchers observed that trees developed on top of the geyser mound, which was unusual because trees cannot withstand the hot, highly alkaline liquids that geysers produce.
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