Steamboat Geyser
Claiming the title of world's tallest active geyser.
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Steamboat Geyser Details
Claiming the title of world's tallest active geyser, this impressive geyser is known have eruptions measuring more than 300 feet high. Unfortunately, this is a most unpredictable geyser, experiencing both major and minor eruptions. Major Eruptions, which have occurred between 4 days and 50 years apart, are the most spectacular, and can last up for 40 minutes. The nearby Cistern Spring is the best indicator of a major eruption, as its deep pool is completely drained just prior to major activity. Minor eruptions, which measure 15 feet, are more common, and are often accompanied by large steam emissions. Check with the Visitor Center for more information and predictions about both major and minor eruptions.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Steamboat Geyser
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Minute Geyser
Once erupting 50 feet into the air, this small, bubbling geyser is an unfortunate reminder of human behavior.
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Back Basin Trail
This trail, which is a slightly longer boardwalk trail, skirts a wide assortment of thermal features.
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Back Basin
The forested Back Basin is perhaps best known as the home of Steamboat Geyser.
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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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Norris Geyser Basin Museum
The museum is housed in a classic "parkitecture" stone and log building.
