description Hurricane Geyser Overview
Hurricane Geyser is a thermal feature in Yellowstone National Park, United States, associated with the Upper Geyser Basin. It is a small, periodically active geyser whose eruptions can force water out of the vent at high pressure, rather than providing the regular, predictable schedule associated with Old Faithful. The feature is of interest to visitors and researchers studying Yellowstone's hydrothermal system, although its activity is less dependable than that of the park's regularly observed geysers.
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Where in Yellowstone National Park is Hurricane Geyser?
It is associated with the Upper Geyser Basin, the same thermal area that holds Old Faithful, Castle Geyser, and Grand Geyser. The Upper Geyser Basin contains one of the greatest concentrations of geysers in the world.
Is Hurricane Geyser predictable like Old Faithful?
No, it is a small, periodically active geyser whose eruptions, which force water from the vent at high pressure, do not follow a predictable schedule. This contrasts with Old Faithful, which erupts roughly every 60 to 90 minutes.
Can you see Hurricane Geyser from the boardwalks in Yellowstone?
Features in the Upper Geyser Basin are viewed from the boardwalk trail system, but small geysers like this one can lie dormant for long stretches. Enthusiast groups such as the Geyser Observation and Study Association track current geyser activity for visitors hoping to catch rare eruptions.
Why is it called Hurricane Geyser?
The name reflects the forceful, storm-like spray of its high-pressure eruptions rather than any wind phenomenon. Yellowstone's thermal features carry many evocative names, and Yellowstone as a whole holds roughly half the world's active geysers.
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