Approximately 8% of the world geysers are located here.
For comparison, those in Yellowstone National Park, and in Iceland, shoots up to 60-70 meters.
The large steam clouds diminish as daytime temperatures rise, but geyser activity continues throughout the day unabated.
El Tatio is a major tourist attraction.
Many springs have also been vandalized with rocks jammed into their vents.
When these vents were cleared, it was observed that many geysers erupted to greater heights.
Alan Glennon & Rhonda M. Pfaff
