Yellowstone National Park announced on X that a "hydrothermal explosion" occurred earlier today near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, just north of Old Faithful.

Park rangers&nbsp;provided more color on their website about the incident:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dramatic video footage of the rapid ejection of boiling water, steam, mud, and rock fragments captured by tourists has surfaced on X.&nbsp;

Hydrothermal explosions can reach&nbsp;heights of 1.2 miles high, ejecting&nbsp;mostly breccia (angular rocks cemented by clay).&nbsp;

Park rangers said, "Today’s explosion does not reflect a change in the volcanic system, which remains at normal background levels of activity."&nbsp;

"Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park temporarily closed due to hydrothermal explosion." 
{ai:summary}<p>Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin faced a hydrothermal explosion, spewing boiling water and debris, chasing tourists from the scene. The park closed the area for safety, but no injuries or significant damage were reported. Monitoring continues for a safe reopening.</p><p>Dramatic footage captured the chaos, while rangers assure the volcanic system remains stable. #other</p>

"Hydrothermal Explosion" Rocks Yellowstone National Park

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