Geyser意思

"Geyser" 這個英文單詞來源於冰島語 "geysir"，指的是一種自然現象，即從地底噴出高溫水蒸氣和水的噴泉。這種現象通常發生在地殼活動頻繁的區域，比如火山附近。地底的熱能將地下水加熱，當水壓足夠高時，就會噴出地表，形成壯觀的噴泉。

Geysers can vary in size and temperature, some can reach very high temperatures and can even be hot enough to cause burns if one gets too close. The most famous geyser in the world is probably Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, USA.

Geysers are a type of hot spring, but not all hot springs erupt like a geyser. For a spring to erupt as a geyser, it needs to have a constant supply of water and a heat source that can boil the water, as well as a plumbing system that allows the steam to escape and build up pressure until it forces the water up to the surface.

In addition to their natural beauty, geysers are also of scientific interest because they can provide insights into the Earth's internal processes and help us understand more about the planet's geothermal energy.