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Why do hot spring in Yellowstone national park have wooden walkways built around them

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You can imagine what would happen if 10,000 people a week were walking over these fragile hot-spring deposits. “The boardwalks are an amazing piece of construction that's a useful tool for resource protection, and visitor enjoyment and safety.

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Hot springs in Yellowstone National Park have wooden walkways built around them D. to keep people from eroding the area around them.

Why the wooden walkways are built

The thermal features in Yellowstone are unique and irreplaceable. Stepping on them can damage the delicate formations and disrupt the microbial life that thrives in these environments. So, walkways guide people around these sensitive areas, minimizing their impact.

In addition, the constant flow of water and foot traffic can erode the ground around hot springs. Walkways channel people in specific directions, reducing the overall impact on the terrain.

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