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Abyss Pool
Description
One of the deeper hot springs in the park, Abyss Pool descends to 53 feet (16 meters). It varies from turquoise blue to emerald green to various shades of brown. In 1883, a park visitor described it as "a great, pure, sparkling sapphire rippling with heat."
Abyss Pool erupted for the first time in recent history in August 1987. It remained quiet again until September 1991, when it erupted frequently in spectacular, but short, 100 ft (30 m) bursts. The next active period lasted December 1991 through June 1992, when it erupted several times per day. Each eruption was a series of explosive bursts, sending water 30-80 ft (9-24 m) high and a plume of steam above the treetops. The pool's entire body of water appeared to turn end-over-end in a turbulent boil. Since that time, Abyss has been a quiet, distinctive feature at West Thumb.
Feature Type
Not Reported
Inventory ID
WTLG128
Location
Latitude: 44.41821
Longitude: -110.5725
Survey Date: June 22, 2000
Geographic Area: West Thumb
Thermal Region: West Thumb Geyser Basin
Thermal Complex: Lower Group
Ranger District Contact: Grant District, Matt Vandzura (307) 344-2601
Feature Data
| Data Source |
Supplied By |
Sample Date |
Temp |
Vent Temp |
pH |
Cond |
Extended Data |
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Park
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6/22/2000
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82.6°C
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104°C
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7.99
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1000 µS/cm
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No
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