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Lava erupting in the dark Lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit - September 10, 2023
Lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit - September 10, 2023
Lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit - September 10, 2023

This video, captured the evening of September 10, 2023, from near the Uēkahuna overlook within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, shows the new eruption within Kīlauea caldera. After approximately an hour of elevated earthquake and ground deformation, the eruption began at 3:13 p.m. on September 10, 2023.

This video, captured the evening of September 10, 2023, from near the Uēkahuna overlook within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, shows the new eruption within Kīlauea caldera. After approximately an hour of elevated earthquake and ground deformation, the eruption began at 3:13 p.m. on September 10, 2023.

Color photograph of erupting lava Timelapse video of initial day of September 2023 Kīlauea eruption
Timelapse video of initial day of September 2023 Kīlauea eruption
Timelapse video of initial day of September 2023 Kīlauea eruption

This timelapse video shows the first two days of the recent eruption at Kīlauea summit, which was active September 10 to 16, 2023. Over this initial period, the fountaining at either end of the fissure system gradually shuts down as activity focuses on the central portion. 

This timelapse video shows the first two days of the recent eruption at Kīlauea summit, which was active September 10 to 16, 2023. Over this initial period, the fountaining at either end of the fissure system gradually shuts down as activity focuses on the central portion. 

A large herd of bison travel through an open field while the sun sets in the distance over the mountains.
Bison Field
Bison Field
Bison Field

A herd of bison strolls through an open meadow close to sunset in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

A herd of bison strolls through an open meadow close to sunset in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

A stream of water and steam erupts from a geyser while a rainbow crosses over top.
Castle Geyser
Castle Geyser
Castle Geyser

A view of Castle Geyser erupting as a rainbow rises out and over the eruption. Castle Geyser is located in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

A view of Castle Geyser erupting as a rainbow rises out and over the eruption. Castle Geyser is located in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Yellowish bacteria in water flows out of a blue colored hot spring in the shape of an ear.
Ear Spring
Ear Spring
Ear Spring

"Ear Spring is a truly hot spring, with surface water temperatures often above the boiling point of 198°F (92°C) at this elevation. True to its name, this pool is shaped somewhat like an ear." - NPS

"Ear Spring is a truly hot spring, with surface water temperatures often above the boiling point of 198°F (92°C) at this elevation. True to its name, this pool is shaped somewhat like an ear." - NPS

A large circular area of water with multiple colors ranging from blue color and spanning outward to orange. Steam rises above
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic Spring

A view of the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring from the vantage point of the Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. 

A view of the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring from the vantage point of the Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. 

A tall stream of water erupts from Old Faithful geyser in the distance. People stand on a walkway watching.
Old Faithful
Old Faithful
Old Faithful

The famous Old Faithful geyser begins an eruption as visitors watch in the distance. This view is looking from Beehive Geyser toward Old Faithful.

The famous Old Faithful geyser begins an eruption as visitors watch in the distance. This view is looking from Beehive Geyser toward Old Faithful.

A rainbow rises to the right over the fumes of two geysers nearby.
Rainbow over Ledge Geyser
Rainbow over Ledge Geyser
Rainbow over Ledge Geyser

A rainbow rises over Ledge Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. "Ledge is the second largest geyser in the Norris Geyser Basin, capable of shooting water 125 feet into the air. Because it erupts at an angle, however, the water will sometimes reach the ground 220 feet away." - NPS

A rainbow rises over Ledge Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. "Ledge is the second largest geyser in the Norris Geyser Basin, capable of shooting water 125 feet into the air. Because it erupts at an angle, however, the water will sometimes reach the ground 220 feet away." - NPS

A sunset peaking out over a small, woody, hill.
Yellowstone Sunset
Yellowstone Sunset
Yellowstone Sunset

A picturesque shot of the sun setting while driving through north Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

A picturesque shot of the sun setting while driving through north Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

A large eruptive column of water bursts upward from a cone shaped opening, trees and mountains in the distance.
Beehive Geyser
Beehive Geyser
Beehive Geyser

An explosive eruption of silica water erupts from Beehive Geyser located in the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The Upper Geyser Basin is also home to the famous Old Faithful geyser which sits just behind Beehive Geyser in the distance.

An explosive eruption of silica water erupts from Beehive Geyser located in the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The Upper Geyser Basin is also home to the famous Old Faithful geyser which sits just behind Beehive Geyser in the distance.

A river flowing to the background where it meets up with several steam vents rising off the ground.
River and Thermals
River and Thermals
River and Thermals

 

This photo shows a river with thermal views below the bridge near the Monument Geyser Trailhead in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

 

This photo shows a river with thermal views below the bridge near the Monument Geyser Trailhead in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

River flowing into the distance through trees on either side, with steam rising from geyser in the background on a hillside. River and Thermals — Yellowstone National Park
River and Thermals — Yellowstone National Park
River and Thermals — Yellowstone National Park

The Gibbon River, named for Colonel (later General) John Gibbon, who was a member of an early exploring survey of the Yellowstone region, starts near the Center of Yellowstone National Park. All of the outflow from Norris Geyser Basin drains into the river, which merges with the Firehole River in the west part of the park to become the Madison River.

The Gibbon River, named for Colonel (later General) John Gibbon, who was a member of an early exploring survey of the Yellowstone region, starts near the Center of Yellowstone National Park. All of the outflow from Norris Geyser Basin drains into the river, which merges with the Firehole River in the west part of the park to become the Madison River.

Steam rising from a hole within rocks Beryl Springs — Yellowstone National Park
Beryl Springs — Yellowstone National Park
Beryl Springs — Yellowstone National Park

Beryl Spring, in the Gibbon River Canyon, is chemically complex—it has a pool with a basic composition and a steam vent with an acidic composition! It’s location next to the highway has caused numerous problems for the road, requiring some creative engineering solutions and a lot of geological expertise!

Beryl Spring, in the Gibbon River Canyon, is chemically complex—it has a pool with a basic composition and a steam vent with an acidic composition! It’s location next to the highway has caused numerous problems for the road, requiring some creative engineering solutions and a lot of geological expertise!

A bison shuffles slowly on the side of the road, toward the camera.
Bison shuffles slowly on roadway
Bison shuffles slowly on roadway
Bison shuffles slowly on roadway

A bison is seen shuffling slowly down a road in Yellowstone National Park. The bison appears to be staying to the shoulder allowing others to safely bypass. The bison was safely recorded from inside a stopped vehicle. Never approach bison on the roadway.

A bison is seen shuffling slowly down a road in Yellowstone National Park. The bison appears to be staying to the shoulder allowing others to safely bypass. The bison was safely recorded from inside a stopped vehicle. Never approach bison on the roadway.

A small hole containing grayish muddy water, bubbling up from the center Blue Mud Steam Vent — Yellowstone National Park
Blue Mud Steam Vent — Yellowstone National Park
Blue Mud Steam Vent — Yellowstone National Park

In Yellowstone, a clue about whether a thermal feature is acidic or basic is the style of the feature. Pools of water are generally basic, while mud pots are acidic. Blue Mud Steam Vent is a classic example of an acidic mud pot.

In Yellowstone, a clue about whether a thermal feature is acidic or basic is the style of the feature. Pools of water are generally basic, while mud pots are acidic. Blue Mud Steam Vent is a classic example of an acidic mud pot.

Bubbling water coming from the center of a small brownish and orange-colored hole Cinnamon Spouter — Yellowstone National Park
Cinnamon Spouter — Yellowstone National Park
Cinnamon Spouter — Yellowstone National Park

Cinnamon Spouter, in Black Sand Basin, has long stretches of bubbling activity. A “sizziling fracture” was first noticed at this location in 1933, but little more was noted until the current spouting pool developed in 1988–1989.

Cinnamon Spouter, in Black Sand Basin, has long stretches of bubbling activity. A “sizziling fracture” was first noticed at this location in 1933, but little more was noted until the current spouting pool developed in 1988–1989.

Small area of gray mud bubbling with steam Congress Pool — Yellowstone National Park
Congress Pool — Yellowstone National Park
Congress Pool — Yellowstone National Park

Named for a visit in 1891 by members of the Fifth International Geological Congress, the feature in Norris Geyser Basin has behaved as a quiet pool, geyser, and roiling mud pot.

Named for a visit in 1891 by members of the Fifth International Geological Congress, the feature in Norris Geyser Basin has behaved as a quiet pool, geyser, and roiling mud pot.

Three large boulders rest in the river with a haze of early morning fog lingering above. Tall pine trees line both sides.
Early Morning on the Gibbon River
Early Morning on the Gibbon River
Early Morning on the Gibbon River

A foggy, early morning view looking down the Gibbon River, off of Grand Loop Rd in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

A foggy, early morning view looking down the Gibbon River, off of Grand Loop Rd in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Small pools of mud that are bubbling
Mudpot at Artists' Paintpots
Mudpot at Artists' Paintpots
Mudpot at Artists' Paintpots

This mudpot is located at the upper level of the trail at the Artists' Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Some people will smell rotten eggs, others might even pick up the scent of hickory-smoked ham. 

This mudpot is located at the upper level of the trail at the Artists' Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Some people will smell rotten eggs, others might even pick up the scent of hickory-smoked ham. 

Bubbling mud with steam rising Mudpot at Artists' Paintpots — Yellowstone National Park
Mudpot at Artists' Paintpots — Yellowstone National Park
Mudpot at Artists' Paintpots — Yellowstone National Park

Mud Pool is located near the Daisy Geyser complex, not far from Old Faithful. Since the 1980s it has acted as a perpetual spouter.

Mud Pool is located near the Daisy Geyser complex, not far from Old Faithful. Since the 1980s it has acted as a perpetual spouter.

steam rising from a rocky hill with the sunrise breaking through the trees on the side.
Steamboat Geyser
Steamboat Geyser
Steamboat Geyser

"Tucked away in the Norris Geyser Basin is Steamboat Geyser, the world’s tallest active geyser. Its major eruptions shoot water more than 300 feet (91 m). Only Waimangu Geyser in New Zealand has rocketed to greater heights—but not in more than one hundred years.

"Tucked away in the Norris Geyser Basin is Steamboat Geyser, the world’s tallest active geyser. Its major eruptions shoot water more than 300 feet (91 m). Only Waimangu Geyser in New Zealand has rocketed to greater heights—but not in more than one hundred years.

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