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.
