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Posted in Wyoming Nature February 15, 2017 by Caryl

The World’s Tallest Geyser Is Located Right Here In Wyoming

Yellowstone is home to half of the world’s geysers. There are more of these rare fountains in Yellowstone than anywhere else in the world. One of the geysers in Yellowstone holds the special distinction of being the world’s tallest geyser in the world….and it can really blow off some steam.

Steamboat Geyser is located in the Norris Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.

It got its name back in 1878 from the sound its eruption makes. It sounds like a spinning paddlewheel of a steamboat.

Steamboat does not erupt on a predictable schedule. Intervals range anywhere from 4 days to 50 years.

The last time Steamboat erupted occurred on September 3, 2014.

Minor eruptions are much more common.

These usually reach a height of around 10 to 15 feet.

The geyser often vents steam for up to 48 hours after the eruption.

Steamboat shoots up plumes of billowing steam that makes the surrounding trees look small in comparison.

Steamboat is the world's tallest active geyser. Eruptions reach heights of up to 300 to 400 feet and last anywhere from 3 to 40 minutes.

We are so fortunate to have these beautiful natural features in our state.

Will our geysers fall victim to an environmental threat? For more on this, check out The Story Behind This Stunning Geyser In Wyoming Is Tragic.

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Caryl

I am a freelance writer who also has been a small business owner and worked in the fields of insurance, accounting, and education. I enjoy spending time with family, reading, writing, photography, music, running, sports, and of course traveling!