Shell Spring, #13499

Shell Spring (Shell Geyser) erupts almost continuously. The geysers opening resembles the two halves of a bivalve seashell, hence its name. Biscuit Basin. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, natural history stock photograph, photo id 13499Add To Light Table
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Shell Spring (Shell Geyser) erupts almost continuously. The geysers opening resembles the two halves of a bivalve seashell, hence its name. Biscuit Basin. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Stock Photo: 13499
Location: Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
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