Cuexcomate, Inactive geyser in Puebla, Mexico.
The cone-shaped geyser rises 13 meters high with a diameter of 23 meters, featuring a central crater that extends 4 meters below ground level.
The formation emerged prior to the Popocatepetl volcano eruption in 1064, when geothermal spring circulation created deposits through limestone layers.
The name originates from Nahuatl word cuezcomatl, meaning a large earthen storage jar, reflecting the physical structure of this geological formation.
Visitors can explore the interior of the geyser through a metal spiral staircase that leads to an observation deck during opening hours from 10:00 to 18:00.
The geyser structure consists of 99 percent calcite deposits rather than typical silica formations found in other geysers worldwide.
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
GPS coordinates: 19.07060,-98.23530
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
Geysers represent some of the most visible expressions of hydrothermal activity, occurring where underground water reservoirs are heated by magmatic sources. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming holds more than half of the world's known geysers, including Old Faithful with its reliable eruptions every 90 minutes and Steamboat, the tallest active geyser on Earth. Iceland offers the Haukadalur Valley, home to the namesake Geysir and Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes. The high plateau of El Tatio in Chile sits at 14,100 feet (4,300 meters) and forms the highest elevation geyser field in the world. Other notable locations include the Whakarewarewa thermal area in Rotorua on New Zealand's North Island, where the Pohutu geyser performs regularly, and the Valley of Geysers in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. These sites demonstrate the ongoing volcanic activity beneath the Earth's surface and attract visitors interested in observing natural thermal phenomena. Eruption patterns vary in frequency and intensity, with some geysers following predictable schedules while others remain irregular.
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