Black Dragon’s Caldron - Yellowstone National Park
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 37.221 W 110° 26.112
12T E 544807 N 4940932
A history sign on the Mud Volcano Trail along the Grand Loop Road about 6 miles north of Lake Junction in Yellowstone National Park.
Waymark Code: WMDCWQ
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2011
Views: 9
“This mudpot roared into existence in 1948, blowing trees out by roots and forever changing this once quiet forested hillside. A park interpreter named the new feature for its resemblance to a darkly colored ‘demon of the backwoods.’ For several decades, it erupted in explosive 10 - 20 foot bursts of black mud. Over the years, it has moved 200’ to the southeast and become relatively quiet. However as change is constant in Yellowstone, the black dragon may one day roar back to life.”
Marker Name: Black Dragon’s Caldron
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information:
Group Responsible for Placement: National Park Service
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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