steam vent

Hot vapor outlet

A steam vent is an opening through which steam escapes, whether natural or engineered.

In geology, steam vents (also called fumaroles) are volcanic fissures releasing hot gases: Yellowstone's steam vents hint at the magma below.

Industrial steam vents release pressure from boilers, engines, or processing equipment to prevent dangerous buildup.

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volcanic · volcanic activity · geothermal · natural wonder · pressure · pressure release · eruption · plume · mineral · Yellowstone · boiling · boiling point · crater · whistling · tea kettle · thermal · mist · release

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geothermal feature type

steam ventgeyser

Erupting thermal vent

permafrost · ice cave · hot spring · artesian well · frozen ground

opening function

steam ventintake valve

Port admitting engine charge

drain · sinkhole · air intake

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G