Earthquake’s Offspring - Yellowstone National Park
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 33.065 W 110° 48.364
12T E 515403 N 4933101
A history sign along the boardwalk trail near the Fountain Paint Pot in Yellowstone National Park.
Waymark Code: WMDYKH
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2012
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“Red Spouter
As you stand here, imagine traveling back in time to August 17, 1959. You would find yourself on a grassy knoll. Red Spouter did not exist!
Shortly before midnight, a major earthquake rocked Hebgen Lake, Montana, approximately 25 miles northwest of here. Jolts rippled through Yellowstone. In the aftermath, Red Spouter was born.
The ’59 Quake measured magnitude 7.3 on the Richter scale and was the most powerful to strike the area in recorded history.”
Marker Name: Earthquake’s Offspring
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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