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Yellowstone Sprouts a New Boiling Pool After Ground Shifts in Biscuit Basin
science15 days ago

Yellowstone Sprouts a New Boiling Pool After Ground Shifts in Biscuit Basin

A new, actively boiling pool formed in Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin between June 14–16 after a hydrothermal explosion on June 13. The pool measures about 6.5 by 5.3 meters and sits above an 18.5-meter-long crack, with jets spouting up to 6–9 meters observed on June 18, indicating ongoing activity. Scientists captured video of the eruption and conclude the event likely resulted from ground collapse rather than a larger explosion, though it underscores the park's dynamic, hazardous hydrothermal system and is smaller than the 2024 eruption. No injuries were reported.

via ScienceAlert|
#biscuit-basin#geothermal#hydrothermal
Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin blasts again, spawning vents and a boiling pool
science16 days ago

Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin blasts again, spawning vents and a boiling pool

A small hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin created three new vent groups and a newly boiling pool, sent hot water and sediment into the Firehole River, and occurred near Black Diamond Pool; no injuries were reported due to Biscuit Basin’s ongoing closure since July 2024. Scientists are analyzing seismic and infrasonic data to identify warning signs and improve hazard detection at Yellowstone, offering a rare opportunity to study hydrothermal hazards and advance prediction methods.

via USA Today|
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Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin Sparks Fresh Steam Vents After Tiny Hydrothermal Burst
earth-science16 days ago

Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin Sparks Fresh Steam Vents After Tiny Hydrothermal Burst

A small hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone, on June 13, 2026, created multiple new vents and steam-filled pools, with hot water reaching the Firehole River at about 194°F (90°C). By June 18 a new ground feature had become a vigorously boiling pool roughly 21 by 17 feet, and close-range monitoring captured this eruption on cameras about 100 meters away. The incident, following a larger 2024 blast, underscores the unpredictable, hazardous hydrothermal activity in the region and the ongoing need for monitoring to identify potential precursors.

via Gizmodo|
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Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin forms new boiling pool after latest hydrothermal blast
science17 days ago

Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin forms new boiling pool after latest hydrothermal blast

A small hydrothermal explosion on June 13, 2026, at Biscuit Basin near Old Faithful formed a new gray, silt-filled pool and vent pathways with water temperatures around 185–200°F. No injuries were reported, and Biscuit Basin has been closed since 2024. Temporary seismic stations are monitoring the evolving vents as scientists note ongoing instability in Yellowstone’s hydrothermal system, including changes observed in nearby waterways.

via Yahoo|
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Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin yields a tiny eruption with new vents and boiling pool
science19 days ago

Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin yields a tiny eruption with new vents and boiling pool

A small hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone, on June 13, 2026 produced a milky plume in the Firehole River, formed three sets of new vents, and created a boiling pool days later. Black Diamond Pool was not the source, and a monitoring camera captured the event as scientists confirmed hot, vented water entering the river. The area remains hazardous, Biscuit Basin has been closed since 2024, and investigators will analyze data for potential warning signs to better understand hydrothermal activity in the park.

via USGS (.gov)|
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