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Minute Geyser
Description
Minute Geyser's eruptions have changed dramatically. Its larger west vent is clogged with rocks tossed in by early visitors when the park's main road was near this trail and passed within 70 feet of the geyser. Visitors waiting for coaches amused themselves by tossing coins and other objects into the geyser. Over time, this vandalism plugged the geyser's plumbing, effectively killing it. Minute once erupted every 60 seconds, sometimes to heights of 40 to 50 feet (12 to 15 meters). Eruptions now are irregular and originate from its smaller east vent that spouts vigorously about 1 foot (0.3 m) above its crater. Removal of the west vent's mineral-cemented rocks would require the use of heavy equipment resulting in severe damage. Minute Geyser's destruction stands today as a sad reminder of thoughtless behavior on the part of some visitors.
Feature Type
Geyser
Inventory ID
NBB220
Location
Latitude: 44.72503
Longitude: -110.7062
Survey Date: June 26, 1998
Geographic Area: Gibbon Canyon
Thermal Region: Norris Geyser Basin
Thermal Complex: Back Basin
Ranger District Contact: Norris District, Al Miller (307) 344-2501
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Feature Data
| Data Source |
Supplied By |
Sample Date |
Temp |
Vent Temp |
pH |
Cond |
Extended Data |
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Park
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6/26/1998
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57.3°C
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0°C
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7.9
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2300 µS/cm
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No
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USGS
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Nordstrom, D. Kirk
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6/24/2000
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93°C
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--
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7.63
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1990 µS/cm
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Yes
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