The Lower Falls

Video #1 of 2 (6/6/2024):
It was one of the most anticipated films during this entire journey! In gratitude for my 25th birthday, there was a moment to explore what is known as the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone! You are looking at what is known as the Lower Falls. To put it in comparison, the water flow would fill up to 500 bathtubs per second. That's a lot of water!! The waterfall sound was just phenomenal 👌
Much of the bedrock includes rhyolite, which is an igneous rock. In the upper portions of the cliffs, it is much more resistant to erosion. Whereas in the lower portions, the presence of hydrothermal vents is much more evident. They are responsible for speeding up the erosion of the canyon. The yellow coloration is a combination of iron and sulfur. The other colors come from the heat-loving microorganisms.
It is now understandable as to why Thomas Moran felt inspired to paint this place. With his inspiration, he was able to contribute and convince Congress to establish the world's first national park in 1872!!
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Wow, what a view, complete with a rainbow effect to the right! Maybe someday I will see this for myself, I hope.