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Congress Pool

Description

Congress Pool, which emerged in 1891-the same year scientists from around the world converged upon Yellowstone for the Fifth International Geological Congress. A visit most times of the year will show a Congress Pool that appears pale blue in color. Due to the variable nature of Norris features it is possible to see the same pool looking muddy and boiling violently.

*Adapted from the NPS Norris Geyser Basin Trail Guide and the Norris Interactive Map

Feature Type

Hot Spring

Inventory ID

NPB078

Location

Latitude: 44.72773
Longitude: -110.7013
Survey Date: June 25, 1998

Geographic Area: Gibbon Canyon
Thermal Region: Norris Geyser Basin
Thermal Complex: Porcelain Basin
Ranger District Contact: Norris District, Al Miller (307) 344-2501

Participants

Nordstrom, D. Kirk

Feature Data

Data Source Supplied By Sample Date Temp Vent Temp pH Cond Extended Data
Park 6/25/1998 -- 0°C -- -- No
USGS 9/21/2005 71.4°C -- 6.06 2240 µS/cm Yes Details
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