A massive blast at Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin last summer wasn’t just a random event—scientists say it was triggered by a ‘clogged up’ hydrothermal system beneath the Black Diamond Pool. Minerals sealed off the underground plumbing, building up pressure until the ground literally exploded, launching rocks and debris sky-high and damaging the boardwalk. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the area’s still off-limits as eruptions keep happening. It’s wild to think how these hidden forces shape the park we love. Anyone else surprised by how unpredictable Yellowstone can be? #Science #Yellowstone #Nature