Since May 14, 2025, Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientists have remotely monitored activity in Biscuit Basin using a ...

After an explosion that destroyed part of a visitor area, scientists now have evidence that explains what happened.

The webcam captured a small eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone 's Biscuit Basin − just north of Old Faithful − at 8:39 p.m. MDT on May 31, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

This aerial view shows Black Opal Pool, Black Diamond Pool and part of Wall Pool, all in Biscuit Basin. The photo was taken in 1959 sometime after the Hebgen Lake earthquake.

The hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park last summer was caused by a "clogged up" plumbing system, the U.S.

The new webcam was established at Biscut Basin only a few weeks before track activity at the Black Diamond Pool. The camera is designed to capture static images every 15 minutes, which are then ...

On May 31 at 8:39 p.m. MDT a small eruption occurred at Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin, site of a hydrothermal explosion last summer. The event was recorded by a new webcam installed earlier ...

“Small eruption from Black Diamond Pool, site of a hydrothermal explosion on July 23, 2024, captured by new webcam on May 31 at 8:39 p.m. MDT!” ...

VIDEO: New webcam at Yellowstone National Park records 'small' eruption from Black Diamond Pool ... Updated: 9:00 PM CDT Jun 3, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Jeff Stitt ...