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Yellowstone National Park (WY, USA), Firehole River, Abflusskanal des Excelsior Geysirs -- 2022 -- 2572-4
Taken on 22 June 2022, 12:58
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About this work
Hot waterfalls in the runoff channels of Excelsior Geyser into the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA Yellowstone National Park was founded on March 1, 1872, and is considered the world’s first national park. It is located primarily in the state of Wyoming, but also extends into Montana and Idaho. The initiative to establish the park was based on scientific expeditions from 1869 to 1871, which documented the unique landscape. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the protection law. The park covers approximately 8,983 km² and is located on a massive volcanic hotspot. About half of all geysers worldwide are found here. The Old Faithful geyser, which erupts approximately every 90 minutes, is famous. In addition to geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and the colorful Grand Prismatic Spring characterize the area. Yellowstone is also an important wildlife refuge. Since the reintroduction of wolves in 1995, it has been considered a model project for nature conservation. The park attracts several million visitors annually and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.
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