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Norris Geyser Basin
Even among hydrothermal areas, the Norris Geyser Basin is pretty hot.
Plan Around Norris Geyser Basin
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Norris Geyser Basin Details
Even among hydrothermal areas, the Norris Geyser Basin is pretty hot. Temperatures of many of the colorful hot springs and fumaroles here exceed the boiling temperature of 200ºF. Acid geysers, rare in the rest of the world, are common here, and Steamboat Geyser is the tallest geyser in the world. Not only is this basin part of one of the world's largest active volcanoes, it also sits atop three major fault lines, so earthquakes are common. The landscape of the basin is always changing as new hot springs and geysers appear. Clear pools can suddenly turn muddy, and geysers can alternative between active and dormant.
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Norris to Madison
Nearby Parks Around Norris Geyser Basin
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Norris Geyser Basin
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Norris Geyser Basin Museum
Flush toilets are available at the museum.
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Norris Geyser Basin Museum
The museum is housed in a classic "parkitecture" stone and log building.
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Norris Geyser Basin Museum
An excellent example of the stone-and-log style architecture that became the iconic design.
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Porcelain Basin
Pulsating Porcelain Basin is alive with steam and boiling water.
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Back Basin
The forested Back Basin is perhaps best known as the home of Steamboat Geyser.
