Aurora Over White Dome Geyser

Usually both heaven and Earth erupt. Vibrant auroras erupted with out discover about a years ago, with inexperienced aurora performing conclude to the horizon and brilliant bands of red aurora dazzling high overhead. A shining Moon lit the foreground of this picturesque scene, whereas familiar stars is doubtless to be seen far in the space. With planning, the cautious astrophotographer shot this image mosaic in the topic of White Dome Geyser in Yellowstone National Park in the western USA. Certain ample, true after heart of the night, White Dome erupted — spraying a bolt of water and vapor many meters into the air. Geyser water is heated to steam by scalding magma several kilometers below, and rises thru rock cracks to the ground. About half of of all known geysers occur in Yellowstone National Park. Even supposing the geomagnetic storm that triggered the auroras subsided inner a day, eruptions of White Dome Geyser continue about every 30 minutes.