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CONE VS FOUNTAIN GEYSERS

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A fountain-type geyser has a large opening at the surface that usually fills with water before or during an eruption. Steam bubbles rising through the pool during the eruption cause separate bursts of water that generally spray out in all directions.

Fountain type geysers are the most common type of geyser and can range in size from very small to very large.

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