Revealed: Yellowstone’s Hidden Fury – Scientists Detect Stealthy Hydrothermal Explosion Using Advanced Monitoring Technology
Yellowstone National Park, WY — A recent hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone’s Norris Geyser Basin marked the second such event in the national park this year, sparking interest and a closer examination by scientists. These explosions occur when water beneath the ground superheats and instantly turns into steam, breaching the surface forcefully. In late April, during routine fieldwork, geologists discovered a new crater approximately 1 to 2 meters in diameter at the Basin, surrounded by disturbed …