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Koibobei Hot Springs and Geysers

WorldBlue  In short

There are more than 10 active geysers around Lake Bogoria. One of the largest geysers here is Koibobei Geyser reaching up to 4.6 m high.

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GPS coordinates
0.1958 N 36.1230 E
Location, address
Africa, Kenya, Rift Valley Province, southern bank of Lake Bogoria
Geysers, Thermal springs, Geothermal fields
Alternate names
Kwaipopei Geysers, Kwaibeipai Geysers, Kobobei Geysers

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WorldYellow In detail

This geyser is located in a larger group of hot springs. In this group are located two more geysers that are less impressive – 0.3 – 0.7 m high.

Koibobei Geyser is active only when its vent is exposed. This geyser is located close to the lake and when the level of the lake rises, it is inundated and does not "work" anymore.

Koibobei geysers have not formed sinter or travertine around them.

References

  1. T. Scott Bryan, The Geysers of Yellowstone, fourth edition. 2008. Boulder.

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