: The park recorded approximately 2,500 earthquakes in 2022.
: Despite the disruptions, 2022 trip reports noted significant activity, including Junction Butte wolf sightings and the annual bison and elk migrations. "Yellowstone" H...(2022)
: Following a record-breaking 2021 (4.86 million visits), the 2022 floods led to a temporary "timed entry" or "Alternating License Plate System" to manage capacity during the partial reopening. : The park recorded approximately 2,500 earthquakes in 2022
The primary "write-up" for in 2022 centers on the historic and catastrophic June 2022 floods , which reshaped the park's landscape and operations. The 2022 Flood Event The primary "write-up" for in 2022 centers on
: 26 swarms accounted for 67% of the year's total seismicity, with the most significant occurring near Grizzly Lake . Visitor & Travel Information (2022 Context)
Beyond the floods, 2022 was a significant year for geological monitoring by the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (USGS) :
: A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred on May 11, 2022, the strongest in the region since 2017.