Have you ever heard of a road that disappears under the sea sometimes? It's called the Geyser Passage, and it's in France. Let's learn about it!

The Geyser Passage connects the French Bois-Maritime with the outer islands. But here's the twist – it goes underwater when the sea is high! That's why some people call it the "crazy road".

The origins of the Geyser Passage can be traced back to the early 18th century, although it wasn't officially opened to traffic until more than 100 years later. Even in the 19th century, during the advent of automobiles, it was primarily traversed by horse-driven carriages or horseback riders.

Despite its relatively short length of 4,200 meters, drivers must accelerate to traverse the Geyser Passage quickly, with an average passing time of just 70 seconds. This efficiency is remarkable, considering that the maximum speed limit on highways is typically 120 kilometers per hour, equivalent to 33 meters per second. However, some drivers reach speeds of up to 100 meters per second, an experience unfamiliar to most drivers.

So why should drivers drive so fast through the Geyser Passage?

You see, the road is submerged during high tide which leaves only a narrow passage for cars. So, drivers have to be quick to get across when the road is clear, mostly in the morning or evening when the tide is low.

But sometimes, the sea surprises everyone by coming up too fast, so at that time some probably get engulfed by the sea if too many cars wait in line to cross the road. How costly the consequences of traffic congestion on this highway are! But many people still liked using the Geyser Passage, even though the government built a bridge over the sea. It's like a fun adventure for them.

The exciting adventure also attracts an increasing number of people to come here, and many visitors, unfamiliar with this road, will get stuck in this unfortunate situation. So, while the Geyser Passage might be a cool and exciting road, you might be careful about it.