Ultimately geysers erupt due to the ________.
A)periodic opening and closing of a fracture
B)mixing of hot and cold water to form steam
C)decrease in pressure as water rises
D)increase in pressure from the hot water

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Geysers erupt due to the increase in pressure from the hot water. This pressure builds up underground due to the heat from the magma chamber below, causing the water to reach temperatures well above boiling point. Once the pressure becomes too great, the water is forced to escape through the geyser's vent, resulting in an eruption.

Ultimately Geysers Erupt Due to the ________