image credit: wehardy ccYellowstone's Steamboat Geyser erupted for the first time in eight years on last Wednesday afternoon, drenching delighted viewers who stood in the spray from the safety of a nearby boardwalk.
The unexpected blast occurred at 7:30 p.m. MDT, shooting water and steam 200 to 300 feet (60 to 90 meters) into the air. The spectacular display lasted nine minutes, but the steam continued through the night.
