what forms where hot springs are releasing gases or interacting with the groundwater?
The shape of the land. A geyser is considered a type of hot spring, which is a pool of hot water that has seeped through a vent or opening in Earth's surface. By definition, the temperature of the water is at least 15Â°F (8.3Â°C) warmer than the average temperature of the surrounding air. It can reach as high as 200Â°F (93Â°C).