Watch: Ground explodes in Yellowstone geyser as tourists run for life, call it 'incredibly scary'

Tourists at Yellowstone National Park were seen running for their lives on Tuesday morning (July 23) after an underground hydrothermal explosion occurred and a huge cloud of black smoke and debris rose in the air.

The eruption took place in the Biscuit Basin area of the national park which originated near Black Diamond Pool, located nearly 2.1 miles northwest of Old Faithful.

In the scary video, dozens of tourists are seen running along the boardwalk which goes up to the thermal pools and some are even heard screaming when large chunks of rock are falling in all directions.

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However, no one suffered injuries in the explosion, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), The officials have temporarily closed Biscuit Basin, its parking lot and boardwalks for the safety of the visitors.

Here's how netizens reacted to the horrifying video

The comment section of the videoson Instagramwere filled withreactions of shock.

“What incredible experience you’ve had! I can’t imagine being among the first people to ever witness such a fascinating geological event!” said one user.

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“This is incredibly scary. I'm so glad you are all ok,” wrote another user, while a third one said, “Glad no one was hurt, Mother Nature at her finest!”

“OMG!!! When we were at the same place last year it was barely steaming. This is just so scary and amazing at the same time! Glad you guys are ok!” wrote a fourth.

While a fifth wrote, “OMG, that is amazing and incredible that someone was able to capture the explosion. GREAT footage--- Good job getting it on video, way more than a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Now I hope someone can get Steamboat geyser erupting.” “Glad y’all are safe,” one user said.

Why did the explosion occur in Yellowstone geyser?

As per the USGS, such types of explosions occur “when water suddenly flashes to steam underground”. They also pointed out thatthese kinds of events are “relatively common in Yellowstone.”

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The federal agency added that the explosion did not indicate any volcanic activity and it was not because magma is rising towards the surface.

As per the USGS, Yellowstone is home to the “largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world.” Yellowstone geologists are currently investigating the explosion.

(With inputs from agencies)