Crested Pool

Description

Crested Pool is 42 feet deep and is constantly superheated. With temperatures above 199 degrees F (93°C), it is almost constantly boiling, sometimes to 8 feet or more (2.4 m). The extreme heat prevents most bacterial growth, resulting in exceptionally blue water. Boiling is particularly active along the intricate sinter formation circling the spring, the "crested" edge.

*Adapted from the NPS Old Faithful Area Trail Guide and the NPS Old Faithful Area Interactive Map

Feature Type

Not Reported

Inventory ID

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Location

Latitude: 44.46386
Longitude: -110.8367
Survey Date: No survey date provided

Geographic Area: Firehole River Drainage

Thermal Region: Upper Geyser Basin

Thermal Complex: Castle Group

Ranger District Contact: Old Faithful District, Colleen Rawlings (307) 344-2701

Feature Data

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

Park		--	--	0°C	--	--	No

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