Fountain Geyser

Duration:

1 minute, 13 seconds

You know you're living right when a visit to the Lower Geyser Basin coincides with an eruption of Fountain Geyser. Watch closely and you'll see flashes of bright blue as steam bubbles explode and propel water from the crater (especially at the 50 second mark). Natural sounds only: no narration.

 

More Information

• Geysers video, Yellowstone InDepth episode 7 (5 min. 49 sec.): With over half the world's geysers, Yellowstone offers tremendous opportunities to see these geologic wonders in action. Explore the mechanics of geysers, their role in the park's history and what they teach us about the world in which we live.
• Current Activity of Selected Geysers
• Hydrothermal Systems
• Hydrothermal Features
• Hydrothermal Features Videos: Watch videos that tell the story of microorganisms that thrive in hot water.
• Old Faithful Geyser Webcam: Watch streaming video of Old Faithful and other geysers.
• Life in Extreme Heat (Other Life Forms)
• More Geyser Media: Minute Out In It, Video Library, Sound Library