Inside Yellowstone - Features & Processes Videos
Hydrothermal Feature-related Videos

The Effects of Weather on Geysers


Topic: Does Old Faithful Geyser erupt on schedule when the temperature is 40 below zero (F)? Do rainy periods or dry spells effect geyser eruptions? To learn more about how weather effects geysers, check out this video.

 

2 minute 29 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


Riverside Geyser erupts on a winter day with deep snow covering the surrounding river banks.

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How do Geysers Work?


Topic: It takes water, heat, and the right plumbing system to make a geyser. Ranger Beth will tell you how they work.

 

1 minute 28 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Cross-sectional drawing of the earth beneath a geyser shows how the water circulation system works.

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How Do You Tell a Geyser from a Hot Spring?


Topic: There are many clues that can tell you if a thermal feature erupts or not. This video will provide some basics.

 

1 minute 30 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Cone geyser shooting a large burst of steam from its vent.

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Hot Water Ecosystem


Topic: While our thermal features may look barren, they are actually full of life.

 

1 minute 54 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor

 


Hot spring runoff channel is orange and yellow from heat loving microscopic organisms called thermophiles.

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Dangerous Beauty


Topic: High temperatures, thin ground crust, acidic water and dangerous animals all play a part in this short film.

 

1 minute 30 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Sign warning of bear danger in Yellowstone.

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Bonus Features

Related Web Pages:

Geothermal Resources - from the NPS Web Site
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/geothermalresources.htm

Geyser Observation and Study Organization
http://www.geyserstudy.org/geyser_main.htm

Online Digital Image File - Hydrothermal Features Photos - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/slidefile/thermalfeatures/index.htm

Old Faithful Geyser Live! - Live Online Video Feed - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/yellowstonelive.htm

Yellowstone Scientist Talk - Video Presentation on Geology by:
Geologist, Bob Smith, University of Utah
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/sciencetalks.htm

Yellowstone Scientist Talk - Video Presentation on Thermophiles by:
Tim Mc Dermott, Thermal Biology Institute, Montana State University
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/sciencetalks.htm

Wildlife Safety Video—Why You Should Never Approach Wildlife
http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/safetyvideos.htm

Safety Information Every Visitor Needs to Know
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/yoursafety.htm

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