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Mud Pot within the Mud Volcano thermal area of Yellowstone National Park

September 2014 (approx.)

Detailed Description

A mud pot in the Obsidian Pool Thermal Area, near Mud Volcano. The large amounts of suspended sediment make the thermal water much more viscous than pure water. Photo by Shaul Hurwitz, September 2014.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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