Crédito: Vlada March
Ocasionalmente, vêem-se estas explosões hidrotermais no parque de Yellowstone, nos EUA.
JUST IN: Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park has blown up, destroying a nearby boardwalk as tourists could be seen running to safety.
According to Geyser Times, there were no injuries.
A radio report noted: "First large pool at biscuit basin… large explosion… lots of… pic.twitter.com/gyzqvysRBR
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 23, 2024
Por vezes, até provocam feridos, devido às queimaduras: a fonte termal pode conter água a 65ºC.
#Yellowstone Park staff are on scene assessing conditions after a small hydrothermal explosion occurred today (July 23) in #BiscuitBasin. There are no reports of injuries. The boardwalk, on the other hand, will need a few repairs. The area remains temporarily closed. NPS photos. pic.twitter.com/XrHuUhw7fk
— USGS Volcanoes🌋 (@USGSVolcanoes) July 23, 2024
O comunicado do Serviço Geológico dos EUA diz que as explosões hidrotérmicas ocorrem quando a água escaldante subterrânea se transforma rapidamente em vapor.
A explosão, com o envio de água, lama e pedras em direção ao céu, assusta turistas desprevenidos…
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