Sizzling Basin

Description

In the 1960s, the name Sizzling Basin described the vigorous release of gasses here - like that from a hot, grease-filled frying pan. During the 1970s, this pool had cooled and lost enough of its carbon dioxide supply to allow a thick, lush mat of microorganisms to cover most of its surface. These mats were destroyed when a swarm of earthquakes struck the area in 1978-79 and superheated the water.

*Adapted from the NPS Mud Volcano Trail Guide

Feature Type

Not Reported

Inventory ID

MV111

Location

Latitude: 44.62181
Longitude: -110.4339
Survey Date: July 24, 1998

Geographic Area: Hayden Valley

Ranger District Contact: Norris District, Al Miller (307) 344-2501

Feature Data

Data Source	Supplied By	Sample Date	Temp	Vent Temp	pH	Cond	Extended Data

Park		7/24/1998	37.3°C	0°C	2.2	4100 µS/cm	No

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