Thursday, August 2, 2012

Geology

Yellowstone national park is the home of a volcano!
  • An active volcano
  • Approximately 1,000-3,000 earthquakes annually
  • Approximately 10,000 thermal features
  • More than 300 geysers
  • One of the world's largest calderas, measuring 45 by 30 miles (72 by 48 km)
  • Thousands of petrified trees in northern Yellowstone
  • Approximately 290 waterfalls, 15 ft. or higher, flowing year-round
  • Tallest waterfall: Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River at 308 ft. (94 m)