[Geysers] acronyms, was Giant again 4/30/06

[David Schwarz]

   GIP: The Giant Indicator Pool, usually a steaming hole in the ground 
with water barely visible, located off the boardwalk to the right as one 
walks from Giant to Grotto.  It was noticed during Giant's activity in 
the late '80s (maybe earlier?) that the water level of the GIP is very 
directly correlated with that of Mastiff, and hence with Giant hot 
periods (during which Mastiff is usually either high or overflowing).  
When Mastiff is high, water in the GIP is usually within a few inches of 
the surface, and easily visible from the boardwalk.  Although no one is 
usually looking at it when Giant starts, there are often signs 
afterwards that the GIP has either erupted or overflowed, as indicated 
by wet spots and scalded grass around the crater.

David Schwarz

MegJ wrote:
>> All thought out the day we watched the GIP fill.
>>     
>
> GIP?
>
> Is there a place where a newbie can get a list of the acronyms you folks
> use?
>
> Thank you so much!
>
> Meg
>
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