Beehive Geyser

Beehive Geyser, named for its 4-foot-high cone that resembles an old-fashioned beehive, is one of the most powerful and impressive geysers in Yellowstone despite its modest cone compared with others in the Upper Geyser Basin. Its cone acts as a nozzle, directing a column of steam and water to heights of up to 200 feet. Its activity is typically not predictable, but when eruption cycles start, intervals between eruptions can range from 10 hours to 5 days, and an average eruption lasts about 5 minutes. Geysers are hot springs that erupt periodically, and in Yellowstone National Park the needed ingredients for geyser activity are present: heat, water, and underground rock hard enough to withstand intense pressures.

Wyoming · United States