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Yellowstone National Park: Mud Volcano
August 29, 2010 11:05
Black Dragon's Caldron
This mudpot roared into existence in 1948, blowing trees out by the roots and forever changing this once quiet forested hillside. A park interpreter named the new feature for its resemblance to a darkly colored "demon of the backwoods." For several decades, it erupted in explosive 10 to 20 foot bursts of black mud. Over the years, it has moved 200 feet to the southeast and become relatively quiet. However, as change is constant in Yellowstone, the black dragon may one day roar back to life.
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Yellowstone National Park: Mud Volcano
August 29, 2010 11:05
Black Dragon's Caldron
This mudpot roared into existence in 1948, blowing trees out by the roots and forever changing this once quiet forested hillside. A park interpreter named the new feature for its resemblance to a darkly colored "demon of the backwoods." For several decades, it erupted in explosive 10 to 20 foot bursts of black mud. Over the years, it has moved 200 feet to the southeast and become relatively quiet. However, as change is constant in Yellowstone, the black dragon may one day roar back to life.
Tags: national parks, parks, signs
Views: 23
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