A hydrothermal explosion underground at Yellowstone National Park in the United States caused panic among visitors.
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In a viral video, people can be seen fleeing desperately from a massive cloud of steam and debris.
The incident occurred in the Biscuit Basin area, near the Black Diamond Pool, about 3.4 km northwest of Old Faithful. Despite the chaos, no one was injured, but Biscuit Basin and its adjacent areas were temporarily closed to ensure the safety of tourists.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that such explosions, resulting from the sudden transformation of water into underground steam, are relatively common in Yellowstone and do not indicate volcanic activity or rising magma. Nevertheless, the explosion is being investigated by Yellowstone’s geologists.
Source: New York Post
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