Dragon's Mouth Springs - Yellowstone N.P., Wyoming
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WalksfarTX
N 44° 37.507 W 110° 26.089
12T E 544834 N 4941461
A cave opening with lots of steam and a little bit of water.
Waymark Code: WMP1TG
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2015
Views: 14
From YellowstoneNationalPark.com
Dragon's Mouth is a turbulent hot spring with a cavernous mouth. Water sloshes rhythmically in and out of the cavern giving the impression of a large overflow; however, the actual discharge is quite small. Much of the activity and energy is located within the cavern. As hot water rises to the surface, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and water vapor gases expand creating a pressure explosion in the cavern. The resulting activity is sloshing, belching, and steaming.
Temperature (F): 170.2°F
Temperature (C): 77
Type: Primitive
Cost?: No Cost
Open to the Public?: yes
Clothing Optional?: no
Other Amenities:
Boardwalk to viewing site.
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