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Another hydrothermal explosion has occurred at Yellowstone National Park
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Key Points:
- A small hydrothermal explosion occurred on June 13 at Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin, creating a new boiling pool and causing no injuries, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
- Monitoring detected seismic and infrasound activity near the Black Diamond Pool, where large volumes of near-boiling water surged through newly formed vents, triggering the explosion.
- The explosion caused the formation of a new pool with vigorously boiling, silt-filled gray water, exhibiting intermittent spouting up to 30 feet high.
- The incident underscores the unstable and hazardous nature of Yellowstone's hydrothermal system, with Biscuit Basin remaining closed since a previous 2024 explosion.
- Temporary seismic stations have been installed to monitor ongoing activity and the development of the new vents in the area.
