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Giantess Geyser

Giantess Geyser is known for infrequent, but violent eruptions.Infrequent but violent eruptions characterize Giantess Geyser. This fountain-type geyser erupts in several bursts 100 - 200 ft (30 - 60m) high. Eruptions generally occur 2 - 6 times a year. The surrounding area may shake from underground steam explosions just before the initial water and/or steam eruptions. Eruptions may occur twice hourly and continue for 4 - 48 hours.

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