On This Date in 1890

Jul 8, 2015

From Wyoming Places, People and Things

On July 8, 1890, an earthquake occurred in Yellowstone National Park. According to newspaper accounts, it caused an eruption of New Crater Geyser. New Crater Geyser is now known as Steamboat Geyser.

Steamboat Geyser

 

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