From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Splendid Geyser
Splendid Geyser
Splendid Geyser
Map of Upper Geyser Basin
Splendid Geyser is a geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of
Yellowstone National Park in the United States.
Splendid Geyser is part of the Daisy Group. Its erup-
tions are infrequent and unpredictable, unless it is active.
When it does erupt, its fountain can reach a height of 200
feet (60 m). Eruptions are more likely if a storm front re-
duces barometric pressure and lowers the boiling point
of water around the geyser.[2] Eruptions last between 1
and 9 minutes.
Splendid Geyser is closely linked to Daisy Geyser.
Splendid Geyser during an eruption
Most often, when Daisy is active, Splendid is inactive. In
times when Daisy goes dormant, Splendid becomes very
Location Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, active. In rare occasions, both geysers will be active at
Teton County, Wyoming the same leading to a "dual eruption". During a concert
Coordinates 44°28′13″N 110°50′41″W / 44.4702049°N (dual) eruption Daisy and Splendid are both much
110.8446526°W / 44.4702049; stronger than usual. Then Splendid erupts to about 250
/
-110.8446526Coordinates: 44°28′13″N 110°50′41″Wfeet, The dual eruptions last from 30 to 120 minutes. [3]
44.4702049°N 110.8446526°W / 44.4702049;
-110.8446526 [1]
Temperature 84 °C (183 °F) [1]
References
[1] ^ "Splendid Geyser". Yellowstone Geothermal
Features Database. Montana State University.
http://www.rcn.montana.edu/resources/features/
feature.aspx?nav=11&id=9037.
[2] "Splendid Geyser". Old Faithful Area Tour.
http://www.nps.gov/archive/yell/tours/
oldfaithful/splendid.htm.
[3] "Splendid Geyser". Geyser Observation and Study
Association. http://www.geyserstudy.org/
geyser.aspx?pGeyserNo=SPLENDID.
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External links
• "Daisy Geyser". Predicting Geysers. National Park
Service. http://mms.nps.gov/yell/ofvec/exhibits/
eruption/prediction/predict3.htm.
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Categories: Geysers of Wyoming, Geothermal features of Teton County, Wyoming, Yellowstone geothermal features
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