[Geysers] Grotto shenanigans, and a researcher question

[GOSA Store]

Lone Star might be an ideal candidate for a study using an infrared "game
scouting" camera.  Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops and even WalMart sell them and
several are reasonably priced.  One or more could be easily concealed in the
nearby trees  Most have camouflaged cases making them difficult to spot.
They do not emit any visible flash at night, and are silent, hence
unobtrusive.  Not sure if they would be triggered by the heat of an eruption
instead of Bambi walking by, but IMO worth a try.  And, of course, some
human observation to verify the camera's time stamped pictures would be
needed.  A few days of monitoring (or more if need be) could provide us with
a more definitive answer.  Label the project, "A Clockwork Infrared".  J

 

Udo Freund

GOSA Store

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From: geysers-bounces at lists.wallawalla.edu
[mailto:geysers-bounces at lists.wallawalla.edu] On Behalf Of Janet Johns
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:20 PM
To: Geyser Observation Reports
Subject: Re: [Geysers] Grotto shenanigans, and a researcher question

 

Dear Carolyn,

 

Lew and I have both noticed that it did not "seem" to be clockwork geyser,
but since we are recovering volunteers, we no longer time geysers.  David
Goldberg tried to interest us in a study of Lone Star because he also
thought it wasn't clockwork, based on naturalist walks to the area.  So your
impression is probably just the same "feeling" that isn't documented. We
figured some time ago that direct observation is the only way to correlate
the minors, majors and changes in the duration.  We don't think a probe
would work without significant personal observation, if then. Hmmmm....why
maybe a volunteer should spend some time in the area doing some
documentation.  

 

Janet Johns

 

From: carolyn loren <mailto:caroloren98 at hotmail.com>  

Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 4:29 PM

To: geyser listserve <mailto:geysers at lists.wallawalla.edu>  

Subject: [Geysers] Grotto shenanigans, and a researcher question

 

Yesterday 2/18 I saw South Grotto Fountain at 0958 i.e. and
post-marker-placement at 1022 i.e., and a visitor saw it still erupting at
1215 i.e.  Grotto finally started near 1219 i.e.   
 
This morning 2/19  Grotto was i.e. at 0933, Old Tardy and West Triplet at
0915 i.e., Pyramid at 0958 i.e., Oblong at 1003 i.e., and Daisy at 1008.
 
A guide just saw Aurum at 1348.
 
The question is about Lone Star.  The plaque on the wooden platform where
the notebook is says that Lone Star has had a 3 hour interval since 1872.
Does that statement come from a reliable source?  Geysers of Yellowstone
doesn't go quite so far...  We've also noticed last summer, and to the
extent we know this winter, that Lone Star sometimes jumps around an hour or
two one day to the next.  Lots of minors perhaps?  Anyway, thanks!
 
Carolyn Loren

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