Geysers, and how they Work
The story Geysers, and how they Work, by Frank R. Stockton, is a short story about a group of travelers who visit the geysers in Yellowstone National Park. The story describes the scientific process behind the eruption of geysers and how they are formed. It also includes descriptions of the different types of geysers found in the park.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1890 · Genre: Non-fiction, Science, Travel · 754 words
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Geysers, or fountains of hot water or mud, are found in several parts of the world. Iceland possesses the grandest one, but in California there are a great many of these natural hot fountains, most of which throw forth mud as well as water. Some of the American Geysers are terrible things to behold.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-fiction, Science, Travel, Educational, Geography
- Length: 754 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Non-fiction — The book provides factual information about geysers, their locations, and their mechanisms.
- Science — The text explains the scientific principles behind geysers, including geothermal activity and the role of steam.
- Travel — The book describes various locations around the world where geysers can be found, appealing to travelers and explorers.
- Educational — The content is informative and aims to educate readers about natural phenomena.
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geysers · geology · natural phenomena · science · hydrology · volcanology · earth science · environment · water · heat · steam · geothermal