Black Sand Basin

Black Sand Basin (HM1O3C)

Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Teton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 27.727', W 110° 51.213'

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Black obsidian (volcanic glass) "sand" gives this geyser basin its name. Oranges, greens, and other colors in and around the hot springs come from thermophiles (heat-loving microorganisms). While you walk the trail, watch for one of Cliff Geyser's frequent eruptions. The fully accessible trail is about ¼ mile (0.4 km) long.
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HM NumberHM1O3C
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Placed ByNational Park Service
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 at 1:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 511649 N 4923211
Decimal Degrees44.46211667, -110.85355000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 27.727', W 110° 51.213'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 27' 43.62" N, 110° 51' 12.78" W
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Area Code(s)307
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near US-20, Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, US
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