A 'localized hydrothermal explosion' sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park is temporarily closed after a hydrothermal explosion Tuesday morning.Video posted by a park goer showed the moment the explosion occurred, sending debris and what appeared to be steam, skyward. Visitors who were at the park could be seen in the video running away from the explosion to safety. One person could be heard yelling, "Run!" as clouds of debris and rocks were raining down. At about 10:19 a.m.
The last time Sapphire Pool erupted was in 1991, according to the NPS. Biscuit Basin will remain closed until the United States Geological Survey staff is able to deem it safe to reopen. The full extent of the damage is unknown, but no injuries have been reported at this time. In photos posted on the park’s Facebook account, debris can be seen scattered across the boardwalks and benches. There is no data showing any changes in the Yellowstone area at the moment.
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