1. Scientists recently determined that annual precipitation influences how frequently I perform.2. I can eject water as hot as 400F. Some engineers are hoping to convert my energy to electricity.
3. Some of us die out when mineral buildup clogs our nozzles. Earthquakes can shake this loose and keep us active.
4. I gush massive columns of hot water and steam from fissures in the ground. The best place to see me is in Yellowstone National Park (USA).
Have you figured out what I am from my clues? * Scroll down for the answer.
I'm a geyser!
* Facts provided by the March 2011 issue of Discover Magazine.
7 comments:
I guessed it. I remember the ones we saw when we were out west.
YES!!!!! At last, one I got right.
Oooh. Thanks for making me feel smart. For a minute. Now let me go study a while.
I guessed but I couldn't spell it. :D
Yay... I guessed right! The line about Yellowstone gave it away.
Brilliant!
I guessed right! Yes!!
Big hugs!
B xx
And they're also so beautiful!
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