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Sulphur Caldron
Description
Sulphur Caldron is one of the most acidic springs in Yellowstone. Its turbulent waters have a pH of approximately 1-2, which is about as acidic as car battery acid or stomach fluids. Its name comes from the large amounts of free sulphur in its waters.
*Adapted from the NPS Mud Volcano Trail Guide
Feature Type
Not Reported
Inventory ID
MV115
Location
Latitude: 44.62838
Longitude: -110.4334
Survey Date: July 24, 1998
Geographic Area: Hayden Valley
Ranger District Contact: Norris District, Al Miller (307) 344-2501
Participants
Feature Data
| Data Source |
Supplied By |
Sample Date |
Temp |
Vent Temp |
pH |
Cond |
Extended Data |
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Park
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7/24/1998
|
57.2°C
|
0°C
|
2.4
|
3800 µS/cm
|
No
|
|
|
USGS
|
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6/5/2003
|
74.3°C
|
--
|
1.68
|
6800 µS/cm
|
Yes
|
Details
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USGS
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6/8/2005
|
74.8°C
|
--
|
1.85
|
4480 µS/cm
|
Yes
|
Details
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