USGS said in a joint release with Yellowstone National Park officials that the explosion happened a little more than two miles northwest of Old Faithful.
The United States Geological Survey confirmed a small hydrothermal explosion occurred in the Biscuit Basin thermal area of Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024.
Several social media videos were recorded by visitors that show people in close proximity of the explosion. Officials say there was damage to the boardwalk, but there are no reported injuries at this time. YNP and USGS staff will monitor conditions and reopen the area once deemed safe. The Grand Loop road remains open.Hydrothermal explosions occur when water suddenly flashes to steam underground, and they are relatively common in Yellowstone. For example, Porkchop Geyser, in Norris Geyser Basin, experienced an explosion in 1989, and a small event in Norris Geyser Basin was recorded by monitoring equipment on April 15, 2024.
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