Sara Peek
Science and Products
Date published: October 12, 2020
A time when Old Faithful wasn’t so faithful
Old Faithful Geyser got its unique name in the 19th century because its eruptions were so regular and predictable. But during parts of the 13th and 14th centuries, the geyser did not erupt at all.
Date published: March 18, 2019
Exploring thermal areas in Yellowstone's remote southwest corner
There are over 10,000 thermal features scattered throughout Yellowstone National Park, and many are in remote locations. Attempting to make a more complete record of water and gas chemisty of all the park's features, scientists from the USGS and the National Park Service travelled to the southwest corner of the park to study remote thermal areas around Boundary Creek and the Bechler River.