[Geysers] GIANT 6 August at 0850 (and Fan & Mortar 5 August)

[MaryBeth Schwarz]

     Fan & Mortar erupted Friday evening 5 August at 2116 with lovely 
backlighting after sunset.
There was a "lock" at 2110 and Main Vent finally started the eruption.

     This morning Steve Robinson called the start of a Giant hot period in 
the recovery from a Grotto marathon at 0838.  Kitt noted that the platform 
was dry, so it was the first hot period after Grotto ended.  At 0847 Mastiff 
erupted 25-30 feet, then it dropped and Catfish erupted.  At 0850 GIANT 
started.  This was a fairly warm clear morning with perfect conditions.  The 
water phase ended after 1 hour 38 minutes.

     Mary Beth Schwarz