[Geysers] Giantess & Krakatoa

[Janet Chapple]

Karen---

My information says that Krakatoa erupted in 1883 but Kipling visited 
UGB in 1889, so the effects of Krakatoa would have been pretty fresh in 
his mind.

As to whether the eruption affected Yellowstone's geysers or not, I've 
never seen anything else supporting that. Maybe your "tall tales" 
theory is the most valid--along the lines of the horses' hoofs 
shrinking when they waded through Alum Creek? After all, Kipling is 
known for his great imagination.

Janet Chapple

P.S. For anyone interested: Sandy Dhuyvetter of KFMB-AM radio 
(http://www.travelradio.com) interviewed me about how "Yellowstone 
Treasures" was conceived and written. It will air on Sunday, April 3, 
at about 8:15 am, Pacific Daylight Savings Time.