Exploring Old Faithful's Vent

Duration:

17 minutes, 48 seconds

Results from a mini-video camera lowered into Old Faithful's conduit in 1991. Narrated by James A. Westphal. Thanks to Michael M. Moore (USGS) for assistance with editing.

 

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