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In June of 2022, the rivers of Yellowstone's northern range unleashed a devastating flood,

shattering century-long records and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

This natural disaster not only disrupted park operations,

but also raised important questions about its cause,

the likelihood of future floods, and the need for early detection.

Today we dive into the aftermath of the flood and explore the efforts to understand,

and mitigate such events in Yellowstone National Park.

I'm Jason Epperson, and this is the America's National Parks Podcast. Oh, Established in 1872 Yellowstone National Park is not only the first National Park in the United States, but also the first national park in the world.

Covering over 2.2 million acres of land, the park spans three states, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

It's renowned for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and iconic geothermal features such as the famous Old Faithful Geiser.

However, in June of 2022, Yellowstone faced an unprecedented challenge

when the rivers in the park began to rise.

The floodwaters wreaked havoc causing widespread damage and forcing

Yellowstone to temporarily close its doors to visitors. To understand the causes of this natural

disaster and its implications for the future,

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