A webcam captured a minor explosion from the Black Diamond Pool at the Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday. A much larger hydrothermal explosion occurred at the same location in July 2024, and the basin has been closed to the public since. | AccuWeather

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💥 On December 20, 2025, a hydrothermal explosion occurred in the Biscuit Basin area of Yellowstone National Park. The sudden release of superheated water, steam, and rock fragments caused localized surface disruption within the geothermal zone. Hydrothermal explosions result from a rapid buildup of pressure in underground waters heated by magmatic heat. Such events are not directly related to volcanic eruptions, but they pose a potential hazard to visitors and park infrastructure. The incident

BOOM! 💥 Check out this incredible footage of a hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park! Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin recently sent mud and debris flying into the air in a sudden eruption. Flashback to July 23, 2024: An explosion occurred in the same basin that was powerful enough to destroy the nearby boardwalks! | WeatherNation