A terrifying video showing several tourists running for their lives after a hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone has since gone viral and has also sparked a big debate among netizens about the possibility of a future apocalypse.
The video captures an underground hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park, located principally in northwestern Wyoming, and partly in southern Montana and eastern Idaho. The explosive geological event led to panic, with tourists fleeing the scene fearing the worst.
Terrifying Video Shows Tourists Running for Their Lives After Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone National Park
The hydrothermal event occurred in the national park’s Biscuit Basin area, which originates near Black Diamond Pool, about 2.1 miles northwest of Old Faithful. The explosion caused chunks of rocks and mud to be spewed in all directions.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the eruption did not cause any injuries, but the event led to the closing of the Biscuit Basin area, its parking lot, and boardwalks.
The event caused a flurry of activity among Instagram users who reacted to the incident.
One user wrote,
“What an incredible experience you’ve had! I can’t imagine being among the first people to ever witness such a fascinating geological event!”
Another user wrote,
“This is incredibly scary. I’m so glad you are all okay,”
One more posted,
“Glad no one was hurt, Mother Nature at her finest!”
However, the USGS has stated that there is nothing to panic about since such an explosion does not indicate volcanic activity, and the event was not caused by magma rising towards the surface.
The cause of the event was linked to water which suddenly changed into superheated steam and gushed out from underground vents.
The USGS also added,
“Yellowstone is home to the largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world. Yellowstone geologists are now investigating the eruption.”
The US Geological Survey further stated that the explosions can even reach a height of 2 kilometres and can cause craters several kilometres in diameter.
The sound of the explosions can be felt as far as 3 to 4 kilometres from the site. Large hydrothermal ejections are believed to occur every 700 years on average.
This could be one of the reasons for Yellowstone National Park being temporarily closed as a precaution against any damage caused by rapidly ejecting steam, mud, and rock fragments.
Officials of the park said that the site will be reopened once the extent of the damage is known and the area is deemed safe.
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