Eruptions of Echinus Geyser varied tremendously when the geyser was vigorously active. They could be vertical or inclined, occasionally soaking onlookers with warm water, and could be regular enough that the park would sometimes post predictions-the duration of an eruption could often be used to forecast the timing of the subsequent eruption.
While trying to use bear spray, he sustained "significant but not life-threatening injuries to his chest and left arm," according to officials. National Park Service medics responded to the scene, and the victim was able to walk with them to the trailhead, where he was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a nearby clinic. From there, a helicopter flew him to a hospital. He was released Wednesday.
The latest new thermal feature in Norris Geyser Basin-perhaps the most dynamic area in Yellowstone National Park-demonstrates the spectrum of ways in which hydrothermal features evolve. Some form during brief and violent episodes of change. Others may take shape far more gradually... that seems to have begun taking shape on Christmas 2024.
