Porcelain Basin
E829752
Porcelain Basin is a highly active geothermal area within Yellowstone’s Norris Geyser Basin, known for its steaming vents, hot springs, and stark, mineral-coated landscape.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geothermal area
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hydrothermal feature ⓘ |
| accessibleFrom | Norris Geyser Basin parking area ⓘ |
| ecosystemType | extreme thermal environment ⓘ |
| geologicalSetting |
Norris Geyser Basin hydrothermal system
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Yellowstone Plateau volcanic field NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
acidic hydrothermal waters
ⓘ
brightly colored thermal features ⓘ fumaroles ⓘ geysers ⓘ highly active geothermal area ⓘ hot springs ⓘ stark mineral-coated landscape ⓘ steaming vents ⓘ |
| hasColorationCause |
mineral deposits
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thermophilic algae and bacteria ⓘ |
| hasNameOrigin | named for white, porcelain-like sinter deposits ⓘ |
| hasSurfaceFeature |
hydrothermal runoff channels
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mineral crusts ⓘ silica sinter terraces ⓘ |
| hasTemperatureRange | features often near or above boiling point ⓘ |
| hasTrail | Porcelain Basin boardwalk NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasView | panoramic views of steaming landscape ⓘ |
| hasVisitorInfrastructure |
elevated boardwalks
ⓘ
interpretive signs ⓘ |
| knownFor |
dense concentration of small geysers and hot springs
ⓘ
frequent hydrothermal activity changes ⓘ steam-dominated features ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Norris Geyser Basin
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
Wyoming ⓘ Yellowstone National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managedBy |
National Park Service
ⓘ
surface form:
U.S. National Park Service
|
| near | Back Basin (Norris Geyser Basin) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| partOf |
Norris Geyser Basin
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Yellowstone Caldera hydrothermal system NERFINISHED ⓘ Yellowstone National Park hydrothermal areas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetyAdvisory |
thin hydrothermal crust can be dangerous
ⓘ
visitors must stay on boardwalks ⓘ |
| subjectTo | seasonal access restrictions ⓘ |
| supports | thermophilic microorganisms ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| withinAdministrativeUnit | Norris Geyser Basin management area ⓘ |
| withinProtectedArea | Yellowstone National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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