Geyser Basins of Yellowstone

by N. Genean Dunn, Thomas D. Dunn, N Genean Dunn Dr, et al.

Book Overview

Yellowstone National Park contains over half the world's active geysers, with more than 700 within its 3,472 square miles. The most famous geyser is Old Faithful, named in 1870 during the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition. In 1871, the US Geological and Geographical Survey, led by Dr. F.V. Hayden, reached the Upper Geyser Basin. In just over a day, the explorers witnessed eruptions of many geysers still seen today, including Giantess, Beehive, Grotto,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467131024
• ISBN13: 9781467131025
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"