Hazards remain after Yellowstone explosion hurled rocks, debris
The hydrothermal explosion happened in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin just before 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, July 23.
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The hydrothermal explosion happened in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin just before 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, July 23.
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.
The hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
A 72-year-old man killed a grizzly bear in Flathead County, Montana after it attacked him while he was out picking berries.
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A person with a gun who authorities said was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement.
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
An 83-year-old South Carolina woman suffered serious injuries when a bison in Yellowstone National Park lifted her about a foot in the air with its horns.
This marks the first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.
Officials ruled out a rare predatory attack, which suggests the marathon runner died following a chance bear encounter while likely running or walking.
Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans. They can be dangerous when approached, according to the National Park Service.
"Some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife," the park said.
Law enforcement at the park have opened an investigation into the incident.
A grizzly bear that appeared to have been killed was found near Yellowstone National Park, prompting an investigation from state and federal officials.
Yellowstone visitors have been cautioned to "be especially alert" as bears that emerge from hibernation can be particularly aggressive in their search for food.
No other remains were found after a search of Abyss Pool but investigators noted apparent "fatty tissues" floating in the 140-degree Fahrenheit pool.
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A bison gored a Colorado man in Yellowstone National Park.
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