After Biscuit Basin explosion, Yellowstone will look into tracking hydrothermal booms

JACKSON — Scientists aren’t sure whether it’s possible to detect hydrothermal explosions like last Tuesday’s Biscuit Basin blow-up before they happen. Still, they want to try and learn what they can about the subterranean blasts.

Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly is open to the idea.

“We definitely had what I’d call a close call. I’m very happy no one was injured or worse,” Sholly said. “We’ll continue to work with the scientists to figure out if there’s any better ways to improve monitoring. Obviously, we want to make sure that the public’s aware of any potential dangers as...