Hydrothermal explosion sends tourists running at Yellowstone National Park
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Published 2024-07-23
Hydrothermal explosions occur when water suddenly flashes to steam underground, and are relatively common in Yellowstone.
The boardwalk was damaged, but there were no reports of injury, according to a statement from the U.S. Geological Survey.
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All Comments (21)
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I was there July 3rd. The park ranger said "its too quiet, theres gonna be an explosion or something soon. Ive never seen the geysers this low before"
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You build a house on a volcano, then complain when there's lava in the living room. -George Carlin
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Nature has such a sense of humor.
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They do tell you it's at your own risk.🤷
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It ain’t Disneyland kids! 😳
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Anybody else think these people are slow AF 😂 I'd be so gone
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thats a hearty reminder of the great power of Mother Nature- i hope everyone is okay 💗😢
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Here’s an idea. When there’s a thermal explosion chucking out boiling hot water & chunks of travertine, don’t 🤬 stop to take pictures 🙄
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These are the same people that stood on the roof under the Alien ship in Independence Day.
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Now i know what ducks are always quacking to their little ducklings. Back back back back back back. Was a perfect match.
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Just a tiny burp. When it finally goes, there will be no where to run.
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Tourist: "Nowhere in this dam brochure does it say hydrothermal bath at 2:15!"😂😂
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Thank GOD that woman was there! Most people don't run away from violent, dangerous explosions.
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The level of stupidity in this day and age is astonishing
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Lady yelling run while recording and leaving her kids behind. 🤦🏻♀️
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I think people forget Yellowstone is a volcano
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Poor kid, "Where's mama?"... hope everyone is okay.
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When that super volcano blows, there won't be any running!
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Imagine when it really goes off someday.
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First thing I notice is the kids in the back, closest to the explosion, getting left behind the adults running 🏃🏼♂️ faster… instead of grabbing them or running Behind them to make sure they get out. 🙈🙉🤦🏽♀️
