Flaming Geyser Auburn Washington

Flaming Geyser is a State Park in Washington State. In 1911, miners drilled test holes for coal about a 1000-feet down that resulted in methane seeping to the surface. Once ignited, the methane flame reached heights of 25-feet and some 20-gallons of water per minute spewed from the drill hole. The methane gas has since depleted, therefore, the flaming geyser has dissipated. A small flicker with dribbles of water remain. The Bubbling Geyser is also remnant from exploratory coal well drilling. The released methane is broken down by microbes, reacting with calcium, calcium carbonate settles out of the water. This action is similar to the process in Yellowstone, only there is no thermal activity in this area, consequently, the water is not hot.