YNP Thermal Feature: Steamboat Geyser

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Steamboat Geyser
YNP Thermal Inventory ID: NBB160
Feature Type: Geyser
Lat: 44.7236795
Lon: -110.7031823
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The world's tallest active geyser, Steamboat can erupt to more than 300 feet (90m), showering viewers with its mineral-rich waters. For hours following its rare 3 to 40 minute major eruptions, Steamboat thunders with powerful jets of steam. As befitting such an awesome event, full eruptions are entirely unpredictable. In recent years, Steamboat has had several major eruptions. More commonly, Steamboat has minor eruptions and ejects water in frequent bursts of 10 to 40 feet.

*Adapted from the NPS Norris Geyser Basin Trail Guide and the Norris Interactive Map

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YNP Thermal Inventory Data

Date	Description	pH	Temp (°C)	Vent Temp (°C)	Conductance (µmhos/cm)
06/26/1998		4.76	71.3	0	2100

*Indicates an unofficial name

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