Chromatic Spring Explained

Chromatic Spring
Location:Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Teton County, Wyoming
Coordinates:44.4685°N -110.8393°W
Elevation:7331feet
Hot Spring Type:Hot Spring
Temperature:164F175F

Chromatic Spring is a hot spring in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in the United States.

It is connected to the nearby Beauty Pool. When the water level in one of the two pools rises and overflows, the water level in the other decreases. These fluctuations in water level take place over periods ranging from a few weeks to several years.[1] During this energy shift, the temperatures can change about 10F-change. Its temperature ranges from 164F175F.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chromatic Spring . Old Faithful Area Tour . National Park Service . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100607080008/http://www.nps.gov/archive/yell/tours/oldfaithful/chromatp.htm . 2010-06-07 .
  2. Web site: Geyers - Upper Basin . YellowstoneNationalPark.com.