Fly Geyser Is Man-Made, Not Natural

Fly Geyser shoots water 5 feet.

Fly Geyser is a small geothermal geyser in Nevada.

Fly Geyser sits on private land at Fly Ranch.

The geyser formed after a well drilled seeking water.

A second well drilled in 1964 caused the current activity.

Minerals like calcium carbonate and silica build the cones.

Thermophilic algae color the rocks green and red.

The water temperature can exceed 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Quartz forms quickly inside Fly Geyser due to silica.

The geyser's mound is about 25 to 30 feet tall.

The geyser sprays water constantly, creating many pools nearby.

Fly Geyser is located about 25 miles north of Gerlach.

Fly Geyser releases water about 5 feet into the air.