Yellowstone Shuts Down Biscuit Basin After Recent Hydrothermal Eruption
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — A hydrothermal explosion earlier this week has led Yellowstone National Park officials to close Biscuit Basin, a popular geothermal area known for its colorful pools and steaming geysers. The basin will remain closed to the public indefinitely while assessments and repairs are made. The explosion, which did not result in any injuries, occurred overnight and was powerful enough to eject rocks and debris into the surrounding environment. Park geologists and …