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Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park turquoise thermal pool, Wyoming, USA.

Beautiful abstract view of Sapphire Pool in Yellowstone National Park

Vivid colors of the Black Pool in the Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Geysers at Midway Geyser Basin Trailhead, Yellowstone National Park.

Thermophilic Microbial Mat at Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. These olive-green mats are the result of cyanobacteria mixed with iron.

Geothermal pools in Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone Park. Wyoming, USA

Image of Macro of Yellowstone spring with colorful alkaline waters

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States: The runoff from Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park carries mineral-rich, hot water from the spring’s center into surrounding channels where it gradually cools. As the temperature decreases, distinct microbial communities thrive, forming vivid bands of color ranging from orange and red to green. These thermophilic bacteria and archaea metabolize differently depending on temperature and light, creating the characteristic gradients visible around the spring. The runoff contributes to the hydrothermal ecosystem of the Midway Geyser Basin, illustrating the link between geothermal activity, chemistry, and microbial life.

Pattern and structure of water drains from geysers around Old Faithful Snow lodge and steaming geysers. In Yellowstone National Park. USA

Culvert Geyser view of Old Faithful Geyser Erupt in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Closeup of Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Black Diamond Pool Geysers at Yellowstone National Park. Biscuit Basin Trail.

Black sands geyser basin in the Yellowstone National park, USA

In 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone National Park visitors have opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders.

Close up of a thermal feature and its contrasting colors in Yellowstone National Park, MT/WY. The white line is the hardening minerals that bubble from the deep waters of this volcanic landscape. The orange are living thermophil that must have high temperatures to thrive.

The crusty white deposits around Vixen Geyser’s vent are most likely mineral deposits, specifically silica and sulfate minerals. These deposits form when the hot water and steam from the geyser contain dissolved minerals. As the water cools upon reaching the surface and evaporates, the minerals are left behind, creating the characteristic white, crusty formations.

Beautiful landscape from Yellowstone Park in Wyoming.

View of volcano hot spring with minerals in Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Textures and colors of the terrain in Yellowstone National Park XXI, USA

Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park.

Biscuit Basin Hot Springs feature in Yellowstone National Park

Colorful Close-up of a hot spring

Spectacular panoramic views of Grand Prismatic Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Montana. Midway Geyser Basin. Great hiking. Summer wonderland to watch wildlife and natural landscape. Geothermal.

West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA: The Majestic Hot Springs formed by a large volcanic explosion 150,000 years ago

Image of Steam covers iconic Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone winter

Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Geyser in Yellowstone National Park

Geysers at Midway Geyser Basin Trailhead, Yellowstone National Park.

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