Yellowstone park workers collect thousands of trash items from thermal pools
Geology staff at Yellowstone National Park retrieved tens of thousands of items, including trash and electronics, from geysers and hot springs.
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The geology team at Yellowstone National Park collected more than 23,000 pieces of trash from thermal features and surrounding areas as of early October, Fox News reported. Staff retrieved items from geysers, hot springs, and boardwalks across the park. [1]
According to National Geographic, as cited by Fox News, workers retrieved roughly 10,700 rocks and sticks, more than 360 hats, paper, and plastic debris. Staff also found camera lens caps, hair ties, pacifiers, international coins, golf tees, and an inhaler. [1]
Fox News reported that unusual items found in the thermal pools included five AirPods, three Delta flight pins, rubber ducks, and a single Uno card. [1]
Yellowstone National Park is located mainly in the northwest corner of Wyoming, with small portions extending into Montana and Idaho. The park is known for its wildlife and geothermal features, including the Old Faithful geyser. [3]
In short
- Yellowstone National Park staff collected over 23,000 pieces of trash from geysers and hot springs by early October.
- Retrieved items included more than 360 hats, roughly 10,700 rocks and sticks, and various plastic debris.
- Workers also removed five AirPods, rubber ducks, and three Delta flight pins from the park grounds.
Sources
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- [1]Reckless visitors are destroying Yellowstone's iconic thermal pools with trashFox News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]International Space Station on Wikipedia
- [3]Yellowstone National Park on Wikipedia
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