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What is the difference between a spring a hot spring and a geyser​?

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Answer : A hot spring is a discharge of hot (>35–40 C) water from a vent at the Earth's surface. A geyser is a hot spring characterized by intermittent, turbulent discharges of boiling water and steam.
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a geyser has an obstruction in its hydrothermal plumbing near the surface. In hot springs, water is allowed to circulate to the surface and move freely, giving off steam and heat. In geysers, constrictions keep the boiling water underground.

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