Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park temporarily closed due to hydrothermal explosion

News Release Date: July 23, 2024

Contact: Morgan Warthin

• On Tuesday, July 23, at about 10:19 a.m., a localized hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, located just north of Old Faithful.
• Biscuit Basin, including the parking lot and boardwalks, are temporarily closed for safety reasons. The Grand Loop Road remains open.
• No injuries were reported and the extent of damage is unknown at this time.
• Park staff and staff from USGS will monitor conditions and reopen the area once deemed safe.
• No other monitoring data show changes in the Yellowstone region. Today’s explosion does not reflect a change in the volcanic system, which remains at normal background levels of activity.

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Read Full Press Release Here…(nps.gov)

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