Half of the world’s all geothermal features are located here.
Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone.
Here is are some of the most beautiful hot springs within Yellowstone National Park.
It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin.
Crested Pool is a 42 feet deep hot spring in the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park.
It is named for the “crest” which surrounds the pool.
Although it is considered a spring, Crested Pool sometimes erupts like a geyser.
Chromatic Spring is located in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
It is connected to the nearby Beauty Pool.
During periodic energy shifts the level of one spring descends while the other rises and overflows.
The time interval between shifts has ranged from a few weeks to several years.
Emerald Spring is located in Norris Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
Lion Geyser is a cone-punch in geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
It was named for the roaring sound it makes when steam releases during an eruption.
Eruptions can reach 90 feet and last from 1 to 7 minutes.
Morning Glory Pool is located in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
By 1889, the name Morning Glory Pool had become common usage in the park.
Opal Pool is located in the Midway Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
Though usually active as a hot spring, Opal Pool is considered a fountain-key in geyser.
Sapphire Pool is located in Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park.
The pool got its name from the biscuit-shaped deposits that were found around it.
Cistern Spring and Steamboat Geyser located in Norris Geyser Basin are linked underground.
Doublet Pool is located in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
Doublet Pool has a strikingly complex series of ledges, an elaborate border ornamentation, and deep blue waters.
Occasionally, Doublet produces periodic vibrations underfoot, surface wave motion, and audible thumping.
This is most likely the result of collapsing gas and steam bubbles deep underground.
