[Geysers] White Pyramid

[Ralph Taylor]

The mound beside Pyramid Geyser is known as White Pyramid Geyser Cone
according to Lee Whittlesey's "Wonderland Nomenclature".  Other names that
have been used are "Snow White Pyramid", "White Cone", and "White Pyramid
Throne".
 
The mound was formed by a hot spring or geyser that is no longer active,
although in cold weather some steam can be seen emerging from the remnant of
the vent.  Geologist Arnold Hague noted 
 
"...it must have been a geyser for a long time, but never one of the first
magnitude... there is nothing to suggest impulsive, violent eruption nor the
building up of an outlying mound.  The White Pyramid may have ceased to play
owing to the lack of sufficient pressure to force the water to the top of
the exceptionally high cone.  The true explanation, however, is more likely
to be found in the breaking out of new geysers not far distant."
 
Ralph Taylor

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From: geysers-bounces at lists.wallawalla.edu
[mailto:geysers-bounces at lists.wallawalla.edu] On Behalf Of marcia bettger
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 8:43 AM
To: geysers at lists.wallawalla.edu
Subject: [Geysers] White Pyramid


We were having a discussion on another chat board about the mound beside
Pyramid Geyser.  This year when visiting I so wanted to explore that area
around Daisy to Black Sand and/or Biscuit but wasn't able to because of
family.  What is the geological story (that we know of course of) the White
Pyramid?  It is quite a visible and interesting feature.
Thank you!
Marcia
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