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student77

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Describe the current timing of the eruptions of Old Faithful.
 
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Old Faithful, in Yellowstone National Park is an example of a ________.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Old Faithful is not as faithful as it used to be. Earthquakes have disrupted the interval between eruptions. An hour and a half is now average but there is great variation. Still, it is more faithful than most all other geysers in the world.

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Answer: geyser


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