Abyss Pool, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
August 2024 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Abyss Pool is about 16 m (53 ft) deep and contains alkaline-chloride hydrothermal fluids that in the summer of 2024 had a temperature of 181 °F (83 °C). The pool has erupted on rare occasions to heights of about 30 m (100 ft). Reports in summer 2024 suggest temperatures in Abyss Pool and in nearby Black Pool are increasing. USGS photo by Pat Shanks, 2024.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.