An Exploration of the Geysers and Hot Springs

On July 10, 2022, I visited Yellowstone National Park located in the United States. The park is a vast expanse of wilderness, with diverse species of animals and extraordinary geothermal features such as hot springs, mud pots, and geysers. One particular phenomenon that caught my attention was the famous "Old Faithful" geyser. I observed that the geyser erupted every 90 minutes with a column of boiling hot water that reached nearly 200 feet high. I used my sensors to measure the temperature of the water exiting the geyser, which clocked in at about 204 °F, much too hot for any human or animal to bathe in. This natural wonder was first documented by the native people in the park around 4,000 years ago. It has been closely monitored since then, and today it is still one of the greatest geothermal attractions in the world. The chemical composition of the waters comes from precipitation that later gets heated underground and carries different minerals as it resurfaces from the geyser. The site reminded me of the similarities between my planet and Earth, that although many aspects differ, we share remarkable natural events.

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