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Yellowstone’s Inch-High Uplift Doesn’t Signal Impending Eruption
science16 days ago

Yellowstone’s Inch-High Uplift Doesn’t Signal Impending Eruption

USGS scientists report a roughly one-inch uplift over a 19-mile area near Yellowstone’s Norris Geyser Basin, likely due to deep magmatic activity about 10 miles beneath the surface. It’s considered part of the Norris Uplift Anomaly and does not indicate an imminent eruption of the park’s supervolcano. A separate Yellowstone study found deep-borehole microbes spike around earthquakes, revealing subsurface life dynamics with implications for life-detection on other worlds. In short, Yellowstone stays geologically active, but a cataclysmic eruption is not expected soon.

via Yahoo|
#norris-geyser-basin#norris-uplift-anomaly#science
"Steamboat Geyser's Spectacular 400-Foot Water Show Stuns Onlookers"
travel-and-nature2 years ago

"Steamboat Geyser's Spectacular 400-Foot Water Show Stuns Onlookers"

Steamboat Geyser, the world's tallest active geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, erupted with a spectacular display of hot water and steam, shooting up to 400 feet into the sky. Unlike the predictable Old Faithful, Steamboat Geyser's eruptions are erratic and unpredictable. Scientists are still unsure of the reasons behind its irregular behavior. However, Steamboat has been more active in recent years, with a record number of eruptions in 2019 and 2020. Visitors can look for signs of minor activity to increase their chances of witnessing a major eruption, but there is no definitive timetable. Despite the diminishing frequency of eruptions, Steamboat Geyser remains a beloved and awe-inspiring feature of Yellowstone National Park.

via Cowboy State Daily|
#eruption#geysers#norris-geyser-basin
"Geothermal Activity Transforms Nuphar Lake in Norris Geyser Basin"
environment2 years ago

"Geothermal Activity Transforms Nuphar Lake in Norris Geyser Basin"

Nuphar Lake, a small body of water near Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, has experienced significant changes in recent years. The lake level has risen, causing flooding and the closure of a trail. The color of the lake has also changed, resembling Yellowstone's hot springs. These changes are due to water flowing into the lake from nearby hot springs, altering the lake's thermal input. The influx of thermal water has killed trees and affected the lake's color. Water seeps underground from the lake into Porcelain Basin, potentially impacting thermal features. The consequences of this thermal water input include the possibility of the lake overflowing and temporarily affecting the thermal features in Porcelain Basin. The dynamic nature of Yellowstone's hydrothermal system is evident in these changes.

via Billings Gazette|
#environment#hydrothermal-system#norris-geyser-basin
environment2 years ago

"Nuphar Lake's Waters Surge: U.S. Geological Survey Reports"

Nuphar Lake, located near Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, has experienced significant changes in recent years. The lake's water level has risen, causing trail closures, and its color has shifted from dark green to a milky blue/green. These changes are attributed to thermal water flowing into the lake from nearby hot springs, altering the ecosystem and killing trees. Water seeps underground from Nuphar Lake into Porcelain Basin, potentially affecting the thermal features in the area. The dynamic nature of Yellowstone's hydrothermal system is evident in these changes, highlighting the constant evolution of the park's geothermal features.

via United States Geological Survey (.gov)|
#environment#hydrothermal-system#norris-geyser-basin