description Vixen Geyser Overview
Vixen Geyser is a cone-type thermal feature located in the Norris Geyser Basin within Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It is characterized by frequent, moderately sized eruptions that can reach heights of approximately 20 to 40 feet. The geyser is known for its highly active and unpredictable intervals, making it a distinct feature within one of the park's most dynamic and hottest geothermal areas.
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Where is Vixen Geyser located?
Vixen Geyser is a cone-type thermal feature in the Norris Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Norris is known for active hydrothermal features, and Vixen is one of the basin's frequently erupting geysers.
How high does Vixen Geyser erupt?
Its eruptions are usually described as moderate, reaching roughly 20 to 40 feet. That is about 6 to 12 meters, making it a visible cone geyser in the Norris Basin.
What type of geyser is Vixen Geyser?
Vixen is a cone geyser, meaning its vent is surrounded by a cone-like mineral deposit. Its activity is driven by Yellowstone's underground heat and water system.
Can visitors walk up to Vixen Geyser?
Visitors should view Vixen Geyser from designated boardwalks and trails in Norris Geyser Basin. The ground around thermal features can be thin and the water scalding, even when eruptions reach only 20 to 40 feet.
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