Hot Alert: Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. — Extreme Heat Melts Road Surfaces

▲Yellowstone National Park — It is said that underground temperatures have been rising in recent years, and recently the heat has even melted the road surface. (Photo / Screenshot fromfox13now.com)

By Yvonne

The road is melting...

The unstable volcanic activity beneath Yellowstone National Park has generated extreme heat, causing asphalt roads to bubble continuously. Coupled with the summer’s persistent high temperatures, the road surfaces within the park were damaged and became uneven in early July.

Park officials stated that they had to close and repair this 3.3-mile loop road. This road leads visitors to the White Dome Geyser, the Great Fountain Geyser, and Firehole Lake.

Blame it on the volcano in Yellowstone National Park!

Yellowstone National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to one of the world’s largest volcanoes, and some of its geothermal features have indeed damaged the popular Firehole Lake Drive. The park contains over 10,000 geothermal features, half of which are world-renowned geothermal attractions.

▲Yellowstone National Park — Extreme heat has melted the road surface. (Video / From YouTube)

Although the volcano remains highly active, as evidenced by frequent geothermal activity and nearly 1,000 to 3,000 earthquakes each year, park officials do not expect any catastrophic volcanic eruptions in the next 1,000 or even 10,000 years. The park also has numerous monitoring measures and weekly or monthly warning systems in place.

So for now, enjoy everything the park has to offer. Maintenance crews have quickly repaired the roads, and visitors are now allowed back in again.