Yellowstone National Park:
The US Geological Survey (USGS) shared footage showing mud erupting from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park, highlighting renewed hydrothermal activity.Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park, globally renowned for its geothermal activity, volcanic landscape, wildlife, and intact ecosystems. It hosts about half of the world’s known hydrothermal features, including geysers, hot springs, and mud pools.
Located in: Northwestern United States.Covers about 8,992 sq km (3,472 sq miles).Home to over 10,000 hydrothermal features and more than 300 geysers, including Old Faithful and Steamboat Geyser (world’s tallest).Lies above a mantle hotspot, with magma chambers driving geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots.Experiences hundreds of minor earthquakes annually, reflecting active tectonics beneath the park.
