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The walks and terraces of the lower basin. It is often
difficult to tell some of these areas apart. I had to carefully check my
notes, and verify that this was indeed the lower basin, as it looks quite
similar to the Geyser Hill area of the Upper Basin.
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A boardwalk on the lower basin. The area is more spread
out, and the features spaced a bit more widely than at the more densely
featured upper basin. Still, the area is well worth a visit.
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I believe this is anenome Geyser.
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Heading up the boardwalk towards Clepsydra Geyser
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Clepsydra Geyser
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Clepsydra Geyser erupts from several vents.
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A close up of the erupting Clepsydra Geyser.
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Jelly Geyser
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An energetic burst from Clepsydra.
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Clepsydra with some friends in the distance.
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This is Leather Pool, and it is an example of how geysers
will change over time. When named, leather pool had mats of brown algae
covering it's sides, and extending somewhat out into the pool. It has
since become much hotter, killing of the brown leather like mats from
which it derived it's name. It is now a somewhat milky, and unremarkable
hot pool. Of course, it will certainly change again in time, though it
is impossible to say how.
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Red Spouter
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A closer view of Red Spouter.
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This is Silex Spring, as it appeared in 2001, before it's
most recent eruption. As can be seen here, the pool was becoming somewhat
milky, which had not been the case previously. Historically, Silex had
been a clear deep blue. Within a couple of months after this photo was
taken, the spring exploded, and it's appearance today is quite different.
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Great Fountain
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A wide angle view of Great Fountain.
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A long view over Great Fountain. White Dome
can be seen down the road in the background.
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White Dome was once the symbol of the park.
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A little bit closer view of White Dome erupting.
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White Dome continues to erupt.
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