Sulphur Spring facts for kids
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Sulphur Spring (Crater Hills Geyser)
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| Location | Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Park County, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44°39′17″N 110°28′54″W / 44.6546639°N 110.4817665°W |
| Elevation | 7,835 feet (2,388 m) |
| Type | Geyser |
| Temperature | 175 °F (79 °C) |
Sulphur Spring is a special kind of hot spring called a geyser. It is also known as Crater Hills Geyser. You can find it in the Hayden Valley area of Yellowstone National Park in the United States.
What is Sulphur Spring?
Sulphur Spring is a geyser, which means it's a hot spring that shoots out water and steam. This happens because of heat from deep inside the Earth. The water gets very hot underground. Then, it builds up pressure until it bursts out of the ground.
Where is it Located?
Sulphur Spring is found in the Hayden Valley region of Yellowstone National Park. This park is in the state of Wyoming. The geyser is about one mile west of the main road, called the Grand Loop Road.
How Hot is it?
The water coming out of Sulphur Spring is very hot! The temperature right at the opening, or "vent," of the spring is about 89 degrees Celsius (192 degrees Fahrenheit). The actual temperature of the spring's water is around 79.8 degrees Celsius (175 degrees Fahrenheit). This is hot enough to boil water!
