Echinus Geyser Reactivates and Erupts in Yellowstone After Long Dormancy

In October the Echinus Geyser located at Norris Geyser Basin, erupted 4 times in closed intervals of 2-3-hour and durations of 3-4 minutes, reaching 40 feet high. Historically, Echinus was the only “predictable” geyser in Norris Geyser Basin. As of February 1999, its activity started decreasing and Echinus entered a period of reduced activity with the most recent eruption in … Continue reading →