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Whirligig Geyser
Description
Whirligig was so named because while erupting its water swirls in its crater while its rhythmic sound can be heard around the basin. The orange-yellow iron oxide deposits around Little Whirligig make it one of the most colorful features in Porcelain Basin. In the summer of 2000, it became dramatically more acidic, allowing green-colored Cyanidium alga to grow around its rim. It has been dormant for several years.
Feature Type
Geyser
Inventory ID
NPB150
Location
Latitude: 44.72869
Longitude: -110.7031
Survey Date: June 26, 1998
Geographic Area: Gibbon Canyon
Thermal Region: Norris Geyser Basin
Thermal Complex: Porcelain Basin
Ranger District Contact: Norris District, Al Miller (307) 344-2501
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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68.3°C
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0°C
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3.4
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2200 µS/cm
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No
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