YNP Thermal Feature: Mud Caldron

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Mud Caldron
YNP Thermal Inventory ID: MV113
Lat: 44.6239439
Lon: -110.433256
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Imagine cracks or a plumbing system that reach down several thousand feet (several hundred meters) below Mud Caldron to a source of hot water. Steam produced by this boiling rises to the surface and passes through Mud Caldron, heating the water in the process - but not boiling it. The bubblins is instead caused by carbon dioxide and otehr gases rising from below.

*Adapted from the NPS Mud Volcano Trail Guide

Data Available:

YNP Thermal Inventory Data

Date	Description	pH	Temp (°C)	Vent Temp (°C)	Conductance (µmhos/cm)
07/21/1998		2.7	66.6	0	3300

*Indicates an unofficial name

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