"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.