Whys Guys: Hot Springs & Geysers The Morning Show by: Alexandra Corradetti Posted: Jul 10, 2019 / 10:26 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 10, 2019 / 10:26 AM CDT -Magma near the surface heats ground water -Hot ground water rises when it contacts colder surface water -This hot water then escapes to create hot springs, geysers, and mudpots