Pocket Basin hydrothermal explosion crater, Yellowstone National Park
By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
June 2023 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Panoramic view of the Pocket Basin hydrothermal explosion crater located in Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park. The crater is approximately 365 by 800 meters (1200 by 2600 feet) and formed about 13,900 years ago, at the end of the most recent ice age. Photograph by Karissa Cordero, University of Texas at Arlington, June 2023.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.