[Geysers] More About Nonsense

[Laurie Brown]

> \Well, while we're correcting geyser knowledge (why Echinus ain't what it 
> used to be), I can no longer resist spouting off about the thing that bugs 
> me.  The statement, "...thus robbing it of it's ability to build pressure 
> to erupt," is also pure nonsense.   Geysers do not build up pressure 
> before erupting.  In fact, the eruption is started by a pressure drop.
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> At any rate, the next time you hear that a geyser is building up pressure 
> to erupt, just close you ears.  I'll be more likely to shout "NONSENSE," 
> but that's not such a good idea.
>
> Carlton Cross

Hey, I was just repeating what the ranger was telling a bunch of us standing 
around at Echinus.

Could we all take up a collection to buy copies of T.Scott's book for the 
rangers at the geyser basins?

Great explanation, BTW. Thanks!

Laurie, Dark Phoenix
lauriebr at netw.com
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