Steam Explosions in Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin: Ongoing Research to Assess Future Visitor Safety
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming – A significant steam explosion in July at Biscuit Basin within Yellowstone National Park prompted a rigorous scientific inquiry into the nature of such thermal events. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the explosion caused extensive damage to the site’s infrastructure including a nearby boardwalk. Since the incident, the area has remained closed to the public as a coalition of scientists from various universities and government bodies examine the safety and …