Hazards remain after Yellowstone explosion hurled rocks, debris
The hydrothermal explosion happened in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin just before 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, July 23.
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The hydrothermal explosion happened in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin just before 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, July 23.
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.
The hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
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Law enforcement at the park have opened an investigation into the incident.
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