Beryl Spring, Geothermal hot spring in Gibbon Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, US
Beryl Spring is a hot spring in Gibbon Geyser Basin within Yellowstone National Park. The water reaches about 91 degrees Celsius (196 degrees Fahrenheit) and erupts regularly, sending columns of heated water several feet into the air.
A surveying expedition from the United States Geological Survey named this spring in 1883 after its blue-green color resembling the mineral beryl. The discovery was part of systematic exploration efforts across the Yellowstone plateau during that period.
The spring demonstrates the continuous need to balance infrastructure development with natural geological processes in national parks throughout the twentieth century.
The spring can be observed from designated viewing areas along the road through Gibbon Geyser Basin. The area sits between Norris and Madison Junction, where parking is available and the viewpoint is easily accessible.
The underground thermal system connects with neighboring springs, forming a complex network beneath the surface. These connections historically influenced how park roads were designed and maintained to account for ground shifts and hot water movement.
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