Open AccessYellowstone geysers influenced by internal processes
Author(s) -
Wendel JoAnna
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1002/2014eo210008
Subject(s) - predictability , volcano , earth science , geology , environmental science , seismology , quantum mechanics , physics
The intervals between geyser eruptions depend on a delicate balance of underground factors, such as heat and water supply, as well as on their interactions with surrounding geysers. Some geysers are highly predictable, their intervals between eruptions (IBEs) varying only slightly. The predictability of these geysers offers Earth scientists a unique opportunity to investigate what may influence their eruptive activity and to apply that information to rare and unpredictable types of eruptions, such as those from volcanoes.