Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone Sends Plume of Steam and Mud Into the Air

Published on July 24, 2024

A geyser at Yellowstone National Park underwent a violent explosion on July 23, sending mud and debris into the air. “On Tuesday, July 23, at about 10:19 a.m., a localized hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, located just north of Old Faithful,” the National Park Service said in a news release. The explosion was captured on video by some visitors, who shared it on social media. The video shows a dark plume of steam shooting in the air, and bystanders running away from the explosion along a wooden boardwalk. There were no reports of injuries, however an investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the extent of the damage is being assessed....

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