Sand geyser

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A Clastic dike, the result of a sand geyser event.
Artist concept showing Geysers on Mars

A Sand Geyser or Sand Fountain is a geologic phenomena which occurs in association with earthquakes and other seismic events. In the geologic record, these are seen as clastic dikes. [1][2]

References

  1. ^ http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2007/jun/12/old_sand_geyser_shows_quakes_part_life_here/
  2. ^ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1200/is_2_166/ai_n6137871/


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