Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
Scattered across this unusual landscape are hot springs - hot springs that are reshaping the mountain. Water, heated deep underground, rises to the surface. As it rises, the water percolates through buried limestone, dissolving calcium carbonate. Above ground, the hot water deposits the calcium carbonate, building travertine terraces.If you were here in the past, you may notice changes. The terrain you see today will likely look different in the future. In this rapidly changing landscape, you can glimpse a moment in time.Changing CourseUnderground channels sometimes shift or clog, causing the water to change course on its journey to the surface. Above ground, springs may slow down or stop. New springs may bubble up or dormant springs may flow again.At any time, boardwalks or trails may be rerouted or closed due to changes in the hot springs.| HM Number | HM1NTK |
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| Tags | |
| Placed By | National Park Service |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 10th, 2015 at 5:02pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 12T E 523062 N 4979485 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 44.96843333, -110.70755000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 44° 58.106', W 110° 42.453' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 44° 58' 6.36" N, 110° 42' 27.18" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 307 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling North |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near Upper Terrace Loop Dr, Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, US |
| Alternative Maps | Google Maps, MapQuest, Bing Maps, Yahoo Maps, MSR Maps, OpenCycleMap, MyTopo Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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