[Geysers] F&M - What's a "Lock"?

[Paul Strasser]

Considering that I was the originator of the term in the early 80s, and then
first used it in print in the first Transactions, I'd like to chime in.

 

I was describing that moment in the progression of activity that leads to an
eruption when experienced onlookers suddenly go bonkers.  

 

Oh - you mean what are F&M doing to warrant the irrational displays of
exuberance?  It depends.  When High and Gold (sometimes H alone) go from
lusty splashing to steady jetting.  Or when Upper Mortar begins a sustained
eruption.  

 

When an experienced gazer says "it's approaching lock," it means "I'm about
to act very stupidly out here."

 

Paul Strasser

 

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From: geysers-bounces at lists.wallawalla.edu
[mailto:geysers-bounces at lists.wallawalla.edu] On Behalf Of Bob Mabery
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 2:38 PM
To: geysers at lists.wallawalla.edu
Subject: [Geysers] F&M - What's a "Lock"?

 

I read with interest the detailed descriptions of the varied cycles of Fan
and Mortar.

Is there someplace that I can read a definition of the elements of the
cycle, perhaps with photos?

For example what is a "lock?"

BobInGA

          W4YBB 

    "Your Buddy Bob"

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