Yellowstone National Park 2009
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4M9F8106-13. Never too early to practice ropin' skills.
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4M9F8140-1, The Madison River flows along the West Entrance road. The river is warmed by water from the geothermal regions of the park.
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4M9F8152-1. Madison River in the morning.
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4M9F8182-1. Madison River near the Madison Junction Visitors Center.
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4M9F8192-1. Artist Paint Pots area of Yellowstone. The landscape is shaped by geologically active thermals and fire. In the background are Lodgepole Pines partially burned by fire.
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4M9F8210-1. Artist Paint Pots - overlook of the area where steam rises from pools of water. The area has over 50 springs, geysers, vents and mudpots. The colors surrounding the springs change throughout the year and are due to the activity of micro-organisms that tolerate the extreme temperatures of the springs.
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4M9F8216-2. Vent which allows hot gases to escape from the ground.
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4M9F8224-1. One of the many mudpots in the Artist Paint Pots area. The mud bubbles from hot gases exiting the ground. The consistency of the mud changes according to how much rain the area receives.
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4M9F8254-1. Grey Blue Green Paint Pot.
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Norris Geyser Basin. The temperature of water in the pools can reach 203°F. This area of Porcelain Basinis is nearly void of plant life. Acidic and low alkaline water is responsible for creating this unique environment. Sulfur brought to the surface oxidizes to form sulfuric acid, which creates an acidic environment that is hostile to plant life. The springs have deposited a thin layer of porcelain-like silica, stained yellow and orange by sulfur and iron oxides. The crust is fragile and new springs are constantly forming and breaking through.
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Norris Geyers Basin - Porcelain Basin. Temperature tolerant and specific micro-organisms provide the color. Darker colors indicate warner/hotter water temperature.
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Mammoth Hot Springs. One of the many streams that is colored by salt deposits and micro-organisms living in the stream.
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The step-like terraces form as heated water moves along the Morris-Mammoth Fault.
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The step-like terraces form as heated water moves along the Morris-Mammoth Fault. The hot water carries dissolved calcium and bicarbonate to the surface of the terraces where pressure lessens. Carbon dioxide then escapes as gas and the carbonate combines with calcium to precipitate as travertine.
The Mammoth Terraces are constantly changing shape and color. Springs which were active one to five years ago may be dry and lifeless now, yet activity may later resume. Along with changes of thermal activity come changes in color. Fresh travertine is bright white in color and as it weathers it changes to gray. Bright colored cyanobacteria and algae mats which were dependent upon a stable temperature and a flow of water also change as the microorganisms die creating a stark, bleak landscape.2009August 2009Family VacationMammoth Hot Spring TerracesMontanaNational ParkNational ParksWyomingYellowstoneYellowstone NPtravel
The step-like terraces form as heated water moves along the Morris-Mammoth Fault. The hot water carries dissolved calcium and bicarbonate to the surface of the terraces where pressure lessens. Carbon dioxide then escapes as gas and the carbonate combines with calcium to precipitate as travertine.
The Mammoth Terraces are constantly changing shape and color. Springs which were active one to five years ago may be dry and lifeless now, yet activity may later resume. Along with changes of thermal activity come changes in color. Fresh travertine is bright white in color and as it weathers it changes to gray. Bright colored cyanobacteria and algae mats which were dependent upon a stable temperature and a flow of water also change as the microorganisms die creating a stark, bleak landscape.2009August 2009Family VacationMammoth Hot Spring TerracesMontanaNational ParkNational ParksWyomingYellowstoneYellowstone NPtravel
The step-like terraces form as heated water moves along the Morris-Mammoth Fault. The hot water carries dissolved calcium and bicarbonate to the surface of the terraces where pressure lessens. Carbon dioxide then escapes as gas and the carbonate combines with calcium to precipitate as travertine.
The Mammoth Terraces are constantly changing shape and color. Springs which were active one to five years ago may be dry and lifeless now, yet activity may later resume. Along with changes of thermal activity come changes in color. Fresh travertine is bright white in color and as it weathers it changes to gray. Bright colored cyanobacteria and algae mats which were dependent upon a stable temperature and a flow of water also change as the microorganisms die creating a stark, bleak landscape.2009August 2009Family VacationMammoth Hot Spring TerracesMontanaNational ParkNational ParksWyomingYellowstoneYellowstone NPtravel
The step-like terraces form as heated water moves along the Morris-Mammoth Fault. The hot water carries dissolved calcium and bicarbonate to the surface of the terraces where pressure lessens. Carbon dioxide then escapes as gas and the carbonate combines with calcium to precipitate as travertine.
The Mammoth Terraces are constantly changing shape and color. Springs which were active one to five years ago may be dry and lifeless now, yet activity may later resume. Along with changes of thermal activity come changes in color. Fresh travertine is bright white in color and as it weathers it changes to gray. Bright colored cyanobacteria and algae mats which were dependent upon a stable temperature and a flow of water also change as the microorganisms die creating a stark, bleak landscape.2009August 2009Family VacationMammoth Hot Spring TerracesMontanaNational ParkNational ParksWyomingYellowstoneYellowstone NPtravel
The step-like terraces form as heated water moves along the Morris-Mammoth Fault. The hot water carries dissolved calcium and bicarbonate to the surface of the terraces where pressure lessens. Carbon dioxide then escapes as gas and the carbonate combines with calcium to precipitate as travertine.
The Mammoth Terraces are constantly changing shape and color. Springs which were active one to five years ago may be dry and lifeless now, yet activity may later resume. Along with changes of thermal activity come changes in color. Fresh travertine is bright white in color and as it weathers it changes to gray. Bright colored cyanobacteria and algae mats which were dependent upon a stable temperature and a flow of water also change as the microorganisms die creating a stark, bleak landscape.2009August 2009Family VacationMammoth Hot Spring TerracesMontanaNational ParkNational ParksWyomingYellowstoneYellowstone NPtravel
4M9F8414-1. Early evening rainbow.
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Beryl Spring is located in the Gibbon Geyser Basin. One of the hottest springs in Yellowstone, averaging 196°F (91°C), it was named in 1883 for the blue-green color which is the color of the gemstone beryl.
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Beryl Spring is located in the Gibbon Geyser Basin.
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4M9F8530-1. Firehole River running through Firehole Canyon. The river is warmed by the many geothermals in the upstream Geyser Bains in the area, including Old Faithful.
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Lodgepole Pine that did not survive in the pools. Silica seeps into the trees and hardens the base.
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![The Fountain Paint Pots are a group of mud pots located between the Midway and Lower Geyser basins in Yellowstone National Park.<br />
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The Fountain Paint Pots are named for the reds, yellows and browns of the mud pots in this area. The differing colors are derived from oxidation states of the iron in the mud.[2] As with hot springs, the heat in the caldera forces pressurized water up through the ground, causing the mud to boil. The bubble action in the mudpots varies with the seasons. In the early summer, the mud is watery from the high water table due to rain and snow melt. By the end of summer, the mud is much thicker as the water table drops.[3]](https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Yellowstone-National-Park/i-RPVkDbz/0/ad6aaee7/XL/4M9F8565-1-XL.jpg)
The Fountain Paint Pots are a group of mud pots located between the Midway and Lower Geyser basins in Yellowstone National Park.
The Fountain Paint Pots are named for the reds, yellows and browns of the mud pots in this area. The differing colors are derived from oxidation states of the iron in the mud.[2] As with hot springs, the heat in the caldera forces pressurized water up through the ground, causing the mud to boil. The bubble action in the mudpots varies with the seasons. In the early summer, the mud is watery from the high water table due to rain and snow melt. By the end of summer, the mud is much thicker as the water table drops.[3]2009August 2009Family VacationFountain Paint PotMontanaNational ParkNational ParksWyomingYellowstoneYellowstone NPtravel
Celeste Pool, Fountain Paint Pot Trial Area
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Bacteria and other thermophilic organisms provide the color for the many hot water streams. The green, brown, and orange mats are cyanobacteria, which can live in waters as hot as 167 F. They become orange, rust, or brown as the water cools.
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Clepsydra Geyser erupts almost every three minutes.
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The Fountain Paint Pots are a group of mud pots located between the Midway and Lower Geyser basins in Yellowstone National Park and are named for the reds, yellows and browns of the mud pots in this area. The differing colors are derived from oxidation states of the iron in the mud
2009August 2009Family VacationFountain Paint PotMontanaNational ParkNational ParksWyomingYellowstoneYellowstone NPtravel
The Fountain Paint Pots are a group of mud pots located between the Midway and Lower Geyser basins in Yellowstone National Park and are named for the reds, yellows and browns of the mud pots in this area.
2009August 2009Family VacationFountain Paint PotMontanaNational ParkNational ParksWyomingYellowstoneYellowstone NPtravel
