Sand/silt geisers

Started by Fnord, August 20, 2006, 08:08:23 PM

Sand/silt geisers?

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August 20, 2006, 08:08:23 PM
This was recently discovered on Mars. How about a sand/silt version on Zalanthas, in a few choice spots?
Amor Fati
August 20, 2006, 09:29:16 PM #1
Cool link.  Er, well it would need ice wouldn't it?
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August 20, 2006, 09:51:47 PM #2
Not only would it need ice, but it would need carbon dioxide ice (or dry ice)...which would mean Zalanthas would need to be about -78° C (or -109.3° F) for at least long enough for the CO2 to turn to ice, and then warm back up again.

However, that's not to say some other phenomenon could create a similar effect (perhaps even volcanically generated). And...who knows? Maybe they do...
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August 20, 2006, 09:56:25 PM #3
Quote from: "Tlaloc"Not only would it need ice, but it would need carbon dioxide ice (or dry ice)...which would mean Zalanthas would need to be about -78° C (or -109.3° F) for at least long enough for the CO2 to turn to ice, and then warm back up again.

However, that's not to say some other phenomenon could create a similar effect (perhaps even volcanically generated). And...who knows? Maybe they do...

Nothing a little artistic license couldn't overcome. ;) But your teaser is intriguing. :D
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August 20, 2006, 09:56:48 PM #4
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August 20, 2006, 10:09:20 PM #5
just as long as it dosent hurt....
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August 20, 2006, 10:33:08 PM #6
I think it would be pretty slick to have the occasional bizarre natural phenomenon occur here and there in the wilderness, especially if there was no easy explanation for it.
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August 20, 2006, 10:37:07 PM #7
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August 21, 2006, 01:04:24 AM #8
Quote from: "Cuusardo"I think it would be pretty slick to have the occasional bizarre natural phenomenon occur here and there in the wilderness, especially if there was no easy explanation for it.


Maybe they happen.  :twisted:
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August 21, 2006, 02:16:23 AM #9
Quote from: "Cuusardo"I think it would be pretty slick to have the occasional bizarre natural phenomenon occur here and there in the wilderness, especially if there was no easy explanation for it.

I'd say I like this.  It gives people something to survive and wonder about.
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