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New 13-Foot Thermal Pool Discovered in Yellowstone

7/15/2025

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A stunning new 13-foot-wide thermal pool has emerged in Yellowstone's Norris Geyser Basin, discovered between late December 2024 and early February 2025. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed this remarkable feature, which quietly formed without triggering seismic sensors, enriching the park's already vibrant geothermal landscape and deepening our understanding of its natural wonders.

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A stunning new 13-foot-wide thermal pool has emerged in Yellowstone's Norris Geyser Basin, discovered between late December 2024 and early February 2025. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed this remarkable feature, which quietly formed without triggering seismic sensors, enriching the park's already vibrant geothermal landscape and deepening our understanding of its natural wonders.