Soda Springs Geyser, Artesian well in Soda Springs, Idaho, United States.
Soda Springs Geyser is an artesian well in Idaho that regularly shoots carbonated water into the air. The site includes a boardwalk and covered viewing area where visitors can watch the eruptions from close distances.
The spring was discovered in 1937 when workers drilling for a swimming pool struck an underground chamber filled with pressurized carbon dioxide and water. The accidental finding revealed a natural phenomenon that has continued to function ever since.
The Oregon Trail passed through Soda Springs, where emigrants documented their encounters with numerous carbonated springs in the region.
The geyser operates on a timed schedule, allowing you to plan when to visit for eruptions. The boardwalk and covered viewing area provide shelter during rain and clear sightlines for photographs.
This geyser stands as the sole controlled artesian well in the world, maintaining a consistent water temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
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