Another hole has formed in Yellowstone National Park, say geologists

Geological changes continue to occur in Yellowstone National Park, as another hole forms in one of the pools of the park.

The hole is a blue water spring that the geologists discovered in April when, according to the US Geological Survey in the Norris Geyser Basin, they carried out the routine maintenance of temperature protocol stations in the Norris Geyser Basin.

According to USGS, the pool in the lower pool west of a porcelain basin known as a “tree island” was not in the autumn during her last visit in autumn.

The water has light blue and has about 1 foot deep below the edge. The geological characteristics indicate that it has developed from a hydrothermal explosion – an event caused by changes in pressure, which according to USGS can be attributed to steam due to the transition from liquid water.

The pool measures a diameter of about 13 feet and is surrounded by numerous small rocks that are about 1 foot. The rocks are covered with light gray, sandy mud.

It is “not surprising” that a hydrothermal explosion has taken place at the location at the location, as has taken place several times in recent decades, the USGS. The North Geyser Basin is the “most dynamic” area in Yellowstone, said the agency.

High -resolution satellite images show that the hole was not available on December 19, but pictures that were taken on January 6 show a depression that had formed in the region. The pool was filled with water until February 13th, the satellite images show.

Hydrothermal explosions are probably recorded because a monitoring station, which is installed in 2023, can record geophysical data that displays an explosion.

In April 2024, a “small” explosion on the porcelain interlace, according to USGS, had a crater that measures several feet with a diameter.

A hole that was formed in Yellowstones biscuit pool near Old Faithful in July 2024 was also attributed to a hydrothermal explosion, according to the National Park Service.

While this hole has probably formed in a single great explosive event, the latest thermal feature seems to have formed through several small events that originally thrown stones, but later thrown a silica sludge on a short distance and was created a small pit filled with pebbled water.

Geologists estimate that the feature probably began to develop on December 25th, according to the USGS, further activities have occurred by the end of January and early February.

Under the Yellowstone National Park there is a complex and extensive volcanic system. The park is thoroughly monitored by the USGS and the Yellowstone Vulcano Observatory.