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Yellowstone Vacation: Abyss Pool at West Thumb
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Abyss Pool is 53 feet deep and is one of the deepest hot springs in the park. It was named in 1935 by Chief Park Naturalist C.M. Bauer. Abyss Pool has sloping walls that vary in color from turquoise blue to green and brown.
Abyss Pool has gone through two active periods. It erupted in 1987 and several times in 1991/1992. Since that time, Abyss Pool has been quiet.
Nearby Black Pool is is bright blue in color. Read more about West Thumb Geyser Basin.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: May 13, 2004