Yellowstone Explosion Not A Sign Of Immediate Impending Danger Officials Say

If and when a volcanic eruption happens in the US many believe it will occur at Yellowstone National Park. This means, the Yellowstone explosion that occurred yesterday could spark some fear in some people. If you haven't seen it yet there was a hydrothermic explosion at Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin. The USGS describes the explosion (which you can view video of below) as "small". No injuries were reported, and damage seems to be limited the the surrounding boardwalk. The area remains closed as officials investigate what led to the Yellowstone explosion, which occurred around 10am local time yesterday, July 23rd. Video of The Yellowstone Explosion https://www.tiktok.com/@americainformed/video/7395122307448180014?q=sydwelldavin&t=1721830550681 A Facebook post by the USGS Volcano's page says that these types of events happen on average about once per year within the park. They want to make sure the public is aware that these are not volcanic eruptions. Nor are they signs of impending volcanic eruptions. They state that "no changes have been observed in Yellowstone volcano monitoring data". This is great news for anyone who has an upcoming trip planned to one of the most popular national parks in the country. I myself visited Yellowstone as a teenager. I certainly remember staying at the inn next to Old Faithful and watching the geyser erupt multiple times. My most vivid memory is the sulfur smell that covers much of the park. Despite what I can safely assume was a terrifying experience for those who witnessed the Yellowstone explosion yesterday, there is no immediate danger to visitors of the park. No word on when the area surrounding Biscuit Basin will open. The boardwalk will most likely need to be repaired before that can happen. The USGS says that hydrothermal explosions like the one that occurred in Yellowstone, "are violent and dramatic events". They occur "with little to no warning" and involve "boiling water, steam, mud, and rock fragments being hurled into the air."