Bryan, T. Scott. Geysers: What They Are and How They Work.BRYAN, T. Scott. Geysers The examples and perspective in this USA may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. This is an alphabetical list of notable geysers, a type of erupting hot spring: A beauty of a geology text, Bryan's work vibrates with color and action. For the curious young reader, the work is organized around predictable questions about what causes a geyser geyser (gī`zər) [Icel.], hot spring from which water and steam are ejected periodically to heights ranging from a few to several hundred feet. , why it erupts, how old it is, what dangers it poses, and where geysers are active around the globe. Meticulous, highly readable coverage explains the difference between hot springs and geysers and details the types of biota biota /bi·o·ta/ (bi-o´tah) all the living organisms of a particular area; the combined flora and fauna of a region. bi·o·ta n. The flora and fauna of a region. that survive in superheated su·per·heat tr.v. su·per·heat·ed, su·per·heat·ing, su·per·heats 1. To heat excessively; overheat. 2. water and give it color. Sketches of earth strata illustrate how superheated water and steam penetrate pores in volcanic rock and bubble up through sedimentary rock and the earth's crust. Back matter covers the numbers of active and extinct geysers in each country, a description of shapes and eruptions, and includes a map pinpointing locations. A two-page glossary explains cone shapes, the creation of magma, the smell of hydrogen sulfide, and the source of mud pots and pull-apart zones. Indexing and the bibliography offer guidance to the researcher seeking more detailed studies. Overall, a wonder of a reference work at a small price. Mary Ellen Snodgrass The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , Hickory, NC 
For those who are new to the hobby, geyser gazing is the observation and study of geysers with the naked eye or with devices like binoculars. Most geyser gazers pursue this activity for recreational or social reasons unlike geologists who are engaged in the formal scientific study of geysers.<br><br>Equipment used by geyser gazers most commonly include a digital camera, digital camcorder, binoculars, trail map, compass and GPS device. Geyser gazing can be a lot of fun and it is very entertaining for the kids. Yellowstone National Park makes geysers very accessible for geyser gazing.<br><br>For more information, see one of these sites:<br>www.nps.gov/yell<br>geysergazing.com |
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