WASHINGTON.— A hydrothermal explosion in the Yellowstone National Park The storm sent rocks and debris tumbling down Tuesday, forcing tourists to seek shelter and authorities to close the recreation area, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Tourists who were at the site captured the phenomenon with their cameras. The images show a tall column of mud and debris that forced the visitors to run that were on a dock.
The explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool, a hot spring pool in Biscuit Basin Located just over three kilometers from the famoso geyser Old Faithfuland Wyoming.
Yellowstone National Park officials were forced to close the park’s parking lot and boardwalks. Biscuit Basin temporarily for the safety of visitors.
There were no injuries.
Will there be a volcanic eruption in Yellowstone?
“Hydrothermal explosions are violent and dramatic events “causing the rapid expulsion of boiling water, steam, mud and rock fragments,” according to the Geological Service, which added that several such incidents have occurred in the park in the past.
The United States Geological Survey said in a statement that today’s explosion does not indicate that a volcanic eruption is imminent.
“Monitoring data show no changes in the Yellowstone regionToday’s explosion does not reflect activity within the volcanic systemwhich remains at normal activity levels,” the agency added.
The agency added that its geologists investigate the explosionFor its part, the National Park has not said when it will reopen the area to tourists again.
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2024-08-05 05:31:00
