Porcelain Basin
In this raw, acidic land where iron and arsenic abound, thermophiles and extremophiles - microorganisms that live in heat and other extremes - inhabit geysers and hot springs.Many pools are opalescent, or cloudy. Look for murky waters, caused by silica in the water. Colloidal Pool is a perfect example - usually! Here at Norris Geyser Basin where changes are common, a "perfect example" might change at any time.Geyser Basin GlossaryThermophile: A microorganism that inhabits a very hot place, such as a geyser or hot spring.Extremophile: A microorganism that lives in extreme conditions such as heat and acid - and cannot survive without these extremes.Colloid: Fine particles suspended in liquid that do not settle to the bottom or easily filter out.| HM Number | HM1NTD |
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| Placed By | National Park Service |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 10th, 2015 at 1:02pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 12T E 523662 N 4952804 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 44.72823333, -110.70118333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 44° 43.694', W 110° 42.071' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 44° 43' 41.64" N, 110° 42' 4.26" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 307 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near Unnamed Road, Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, US |
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