Upper Terraces

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Upper Terraces is a prominent geothermal area of stepped hot spring formations and colorful mineral deposits within the Mammoth Hot Springs complex in Yellowstone National Park.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geothermal area
hot spring formation
composedOf calcium carbonate
travertine
formedBy precipitation of dissolved limestone
geologicalProcess hydrothermal activity
travertine deposition
hasAccess boardwalks
scenic drive
hasColorationCause mineral content in water
thermophilic microorganisms
hasEnvironment high-elevation thermal area
hasFeature colorful mineral deposits
stepped hot spring formations
travertine terraces
hasFormationType rimstone dams
terraced pools
hasHazard scalding thermal water
thin mineral crusts
hasNearbyFeature Lower Terraces
Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District NERFINISHED
hasProtectionStatus federally protected geothermal feature
hasRecreationType photography
sightseeing
hasScientificInterest study of carbonate deposition
study of thermophilic life
hasTemperatureRange hot spring waters
hasViewpoint overlooks of Mammoth Hot Springs area
hasWaterSource thermal spring water
hydrothermalSystem Mammoth Hot Springs hydrothermal system NERFINISHED
inVolcanicRegion Yellowstone Plateau volcanic field NERFINISHED
isAbove Lower Terraces
isDynamic yes
isSectionOf Mammoth Hot Springs terrace system NERFINISHED
knownFor dynamic terrace growth and decay
geothermal features visible from road and overlooks
vivid white and pastel-colored formations
locatedIn United States of America
surface form: United States

Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park NERFINISHED
managedBy National Park Service
partOf Mammoth Hot Springs NERFINISHED
subjectTo drying and crumbling in inactive areas
frequent changes in water flow
rapid terrace growth in active areas
subjectToRegulation off-boardwalk travel prohibited
touristAttraction yes
withinProtectedArea Yellowstone National Park NERFINISHED

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Mammoth Hot Springs contains Upper Terraces