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Did you know? The Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone Park erupts on average every 90 minutes, since geological measurements began around 1872. One eruption spews 14,000-32,000 litres of boiling water 30-55 metres into the air. It's "faithful" but not exact: the interval varies from 60 to 110 minutes.

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The Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone Park erupts on average every 90 minutes, since geological measurements began around 1872. One eruption spews 14,000-32,000 litres of boiling water 30-55 metres into the air. It's "faithful" but not exact: the interval varies from 60 to 110 minutes.

De Old Faithful-geiser in Yellowstone Park barst gemiddeld elke 90 minuten uit, sinds geologische metingen begonnen rond 1872. Eén uitbarsting spuwt 14.000-32.000 liter kokend water 30-55 meter de lucht in. Hij is "betrouwbaar" maar niet exact: het interval varieert van 60 tot 110 minuten.

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