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| Yellowstone-Springs, geysers and mudpods |
Yellowstone National Park has the world's larges number of geysers. At the heart of Yellowstone's past, present and future lies volcanism. Three
major eruptions occured at about 2, 1.3 and 0.64 million years ago. The latest one collapsed the park's central portion, forming a caldera (basin) 30
by 45 miles, roughly the lower half of the Grand Loop Road adding 10 miles to the east, south and west. The magmatic heat continues to power
geysers, hot springs, fumeroles and mudpods today and in the future.
This webpage depicts the intersts from south to west( lower left of the 8) of the Grand Loop Road.
Wildlife are reported as the sequence of travel.
major eruptions occured at about 2, 1.3 and 0.64 million years ago. The latest one collapsed the park's central portion, forming a caldera (basin) 30
by 45 miles, roughly the lower half of the Grand Loop Road adding 10 miles to the east, south and west. The magmatic heat continues to power
geysers, hot springs, fumeroles and mudpods today and in the future.
This webpage depicts the intersts from south to west( lower left of the 8) of the Grand Loop Road.
Wildlife are reported as the sequence of travel.
9am or so, cars stopped along
the road, we got off and found
the baby moose grazing, rarely
he raised his head. What a
cute guy. The bumps on his
forehead tell us its a he.
the road, we got off and found
the baby moose grazing, rarely
he raised his head. What a
cute guy. The bumps on his
forehead tell us its a he.
Busy chewing.
I hardly think it was meant for a
smile, but who can resist
interpreting that way.
smile, but who can resist
interpreting that way.
The Continental Divide traverses
the Grand Loop Road 3 times at
7988, 8262 and 8391 ft. For those
concerned about High Altitude
sickness, this is very helpful
landmark.
the Grand Loop Road 3 times at
7988, 8262 and 8391 ft. For those
concerned about High Altitude
sickness, this is very helpful
landmark.
On both side of the road near
this highest Continental divide
are two small lakes both are
populated with Yellow Pond Lily,
just like the ones you fond in rest
of the States. I was pleasantly
surprised.
this highest Continental divide
are two small lakes both are
populated with Yellow Pond Lily,
just like the ones you fond in rest
of the States. I was pleasantly
surprised.
West Thumb Geyser Basin is unique by being adjacent to West Thumb Lake, which is connected to the Yellowstone Lake the largest water body
in the park.
in the park.
Each spring has different color. This is a clear turquoise.
This one has temperature suits the algae growth, or the
algae adapted to its temperature.
algae adapted to its temperature.
Twin Geyser is the most active one here. From the boardwalk I was able to bend down and touch the water flowing off the geysers. It was like hot coffee.
Near the parking area of West Thumb Basin, there is an active mud pod. It is constantly bubbling. Do you see a man howling?
| Old Faithful Geyser Basin The Old Faithful Geyser is probably the most popular spot in the park. Yes, the parking facilities are impressive. Old Faithful regularly erupts about every 90 minutes. I had 50 minutes to spare so I walked around it a half mile radius and caught it in action when I returned. |
Aurum Geyser
Beehive Geyser in action.
Chinese Spring with Firehole River in the background.
A completely quiet spring. Others bubble, gurgle or roar.
The roars under each opening echoed each other.
The deposits form interesting pattern.
Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest is the largest hot spring in Yellowstone. This is just a small corner of it.
Old Faithful is blowing all its might.
The sediment from the effluent of the spring build up as a terrace, which reminds me of the reflective rice terrace in China.
Fountain Paint Pot
Artist Paint Pot
There are many nice picnic grounds in the park. Many hiking tour groups stops at the Firehole Canyon Drive, like a convention. At the
shade of Lodge Pole Pine, we enjoyed the company of Clark's Nutcracker, Grey Jay and at a distance, a Bald Eagle.
shade of Lodge Pole Pine, we enjoyed the company of Clark's Nutcracker, Grey Jay and at a distance, a Bald Eagle.
