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Yellowstone Vacation: Thumb Paint Pots
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Thumb Paint Pots are located in the Central Basin of the West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park.
Mudpots differ from hot springs in that their water is much more acidic and dissolves the underground into clay mud. Thumb Paint Pots are constantly changing, passing through periods of activity and inactivity.
Nearby hydrothermal features include the Seismograph and Bluebell Pools, the Black Pool, Fishing Cone and Abyss Pool. Read more about West Thumb Geyser Basin.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: May 13, 2004