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Geyser Basins of Yellowstone

By Dunn , Thomas D , N. Genean;Dunn

Book information

Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Year
2014
ISBN
9781439645949, 1439645949
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
77 MB (81039962 bytes)
Series
Images of America
Pages
(127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, maps\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Geysers;Geysers--Yellowstone National Park--Histor

Description

Yellowstone National Park contains over half the world's active geysers, with more than 700 within its 3,472 square miles. The most famous geyser is Old Faithful, named in 1870 during the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition. In 1871, the US Geological and Geographical Survey, led by Dr. F.V. Hayden, reached the Upper Geyser Basin. In just over a day, the explorers witnessed eruptions of many geysers still seen today, including Giantess, Beehive, Grotto, Castle, and Old Faithful. Yellowstone became the first National Park in 1872. Since then, visitors have come in increasing numbers to witness the unique geysers, numerous wildlife, and spectacular scenery.

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