Black Pool of Yellowstone National Park
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
Black Pool of Yellowstone National Park
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
BLACK POOL OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK by PRISCILLA BURGERS
West Thumb Geyser Basin is one of the smallest geyser basins in Yellowstone, yet its location along the shore of Yellowstone Lake ranks it as the most scenic. West Thumb derived its name from the thumb-like projection of Yellowstone Lake and the name was given by the 1870 Washburn Expedition. It was also known as Hot Spring Camp. West Thumb has less geyser activity than other basins. But West Thumb, for its size, has it all-hot springs, pools, mud pots, fumaroles and lake shore geysers.
Black Pool is one of the largest hot springs in the West Thumb Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. The dark-colored water is the combination of the natural, transparent blue of the water and the orange algae lining of the pool. The low temperature of the pool is responsible for the abundant growth of the orange-colored microbial mats. Algae and cyanobacteria in combination with sinter deposits have created coral-like formations on the sides of the pool but these are visible for only a few feet.
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FAA Featured Photo:
National Parks Group - 12/18/2015
FAA Featured Photo:
Nature Landmarks Landscapes Wildlife Group - 12/27/2015
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December 16th, 2015
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