[Geysers] GIANT 13 July 2006 at 0835

[MaryBeth Schwarz]

     The second Giant eruption of July 2006 was 13 July at 0835.  The 
morning was cool with blue sky.  There was a hot period at 0653ie (d>3m) 
seen by Kitt Barger.  Grotto Fountain started at 0721 and Grotto at 0727.  
Steve Robinson called the hot period start about 0823.  He said that it was 
steamy, but there was a lot of water pouring off from Mastiff, and Mastiff 
was 3-5' at one point.  Mastiff dropped and Feather was off briefly and 
restarted.  Giant had vertical surges up to twice the height of the cone and 
then was in full eruption at 0835.  Duration was 102m per Kitt.  More 
details will follow I am sure.

     Yesterday, 12 July, Grotto was in a marathon at 0505ie (Kitt).  At 1929 
there was a 9m 56s hot period with Turtle about 6" and Cave about 3."

     Grand was 0911ns (TiQ).  Beehive's Indicator was called at 1049 with 
Beehive at 1104, the first seen in daylight since Sunday (July 9) at 1023.

     Mary Beth