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As hydrogen sulfide and sulfur gases escape the underworld, yellow sulfur crystals are sometimes left where gases mix with air. Sulfur-eating thermophiles may reside at the vents, assisting with the formation of sulfur.
Scientists are discovering the amazing tenacity of life. Because organisms live and prosper in hot, gaseous conditions on Earth, perhaps even extreme environments of other worlds can support life.
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A fumarole or steam vent's underground plumbing system is nearly dry. The small amount of heated water in the vent bursts into steam, and is forcefully expelled with other gases.
This exhibit made possible by a generous grant to the Yellowstone Park Foundation from NASA Astrobiology Institute and Lockheed Martin Space Operations.
| HM Number | HMUIQ |
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| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 10:42pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 12T E 520501 N 4958668 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 44.78111667, -110.74086667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 44° 46.867', W 110° 44.452' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 44° 46' 52.02" N, 110° 44' 27.12" W |
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| Area Code(s) | 307 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 30783 Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, US |
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