Tag Archives: Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

Just like that: Steamboat Geyser stops erupting

Crowd at Steamboat Geyser eruption

It was fun while it lasted: After coming back to life with frequent eruptions in 2018 though this year, Steamboat Geyser has gone quiet again, with no eruptions so fan in June and July 2021.

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Steamboat Geyser Erupts for the Seventh Time in 2018

Steamboat Geyser has erupted for the seventh time since March 2018, continuing to surprise scientists and observers. This is the fourth eruption in May 2018.

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Steamboat Geyser Erupts for Sixth Time This Year

Steamboat Geyser in steam phase, September 2014

Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park has erupted for the sixth time this year, soundly breaking its previous hiatus of nearly four years.

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Steamboat Geyser Erupts for Fifth Time This Year

Steamboat Geyser in steam phase, September 2014

Overnight, Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupted for the fifth time this year.

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Steamboat Geyser Erupts for Fourth Time This Year

Steamboat Geyser

Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park has erupted for the fourth time this year.

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Keeping Track of Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park

Steamboat Geyser in steam phase, September 2014

Capable of shooting water 300 feet in the air, steam bellowing from its vent, Steamboat Geyser is the tallest active geyser in the world.

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Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Compares Recent Steamboat Geyser Eruptions

The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory has released new information (including seismic data) about the recent Steamboat Geyser eruptions.

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Understanding The Recent Steamboat Geyser Eruption

Steamboat Geyser in steam phase, September 2014

Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientists have confirmed that Steamboat Geyser, located in Norris Geyser Basin, erupted last week.

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New Research Suggests Alternate Source of Yellowstone Geothermal Energy

New research into the Yellowstone National Park caldera posits a new and surprising theory for the source of Yellowstone’s geothermal power.

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Meet Yellowstone Park Geologist Jeff Hungerford

For anyone worried about the Yellowstone volcano exploding, take heart—the park geologist isn’t too worried about it.

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