When water boils further down the shaft, the eruption is more violent, as happens in the Great Geysir. The geyser erupts when the superheated water transforms into steam, creating a large amount of pressure. When the water inside the shaft reaches its boiling point, it creates steam. It rises continuously so that at 10 meters depth the temperature is 112☌ (233☏) and 130☌ (266☏) at the depth of 23 meters (403 feet).

This pressurized water results in hot water spraying out of the geyser's surface vent.Īt a depth of one meter (3.28 feet), the water temperature at Strokkur geyser is about 90 - 95☌. The water then comes to a boil and finds itself under a huge amount of pressure from its own heat. Surface water works its way down to a depth where it comes into contact with the molten rocks. The geothermal field is located near active volcanic areas with the geyser effect caused by the proximity of magma. It gives tourists the chance to taste some delicious local dishes and shop for some unique souvenirs, many of which have been manufactured by locals. The Geysir Geothermal Area also has a great Visitor Center. Furious fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, boiling hot springs, and steaming ground covered with colorful minerals can be found everywhere. Walking along the footpaths, you will see the incredible power of the Earth. A frequently erupting geyser is a sight that is sure to fill you with wonder and awe.

Here you will experience some of the rarest manifestations of underground volcanic activity. You can explore the hot springs, see the steam rising from the ground, and smell the sulfur in the air at this phenomenal natural wonder! Most of the springs are aligned along a 100-meter-wide (328 feet) strip of land running in the same direction as the tectonic plate lines, from south to southwest. The geothermal field is believed to have a total surface area of approximately 3 km². The Great Geysir is the hot spring that many other languages named all other spouting hot springs after. The geothermal field around Geysir is a world-renowned area for geothermal hot springs.

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