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The colors of hot springs are created by colonies of microorganisms living in the water

Updated on May 15, 2024June 10, 2023
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These microorganisms thrive in heat with colorless and yellow microbes growing in the hottest water. And orange, brown, and green microbes growing in cooler thermal waters.

The springs can be viewed safely from designated trails and boardwalks at Yellowstone National Park.

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