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Giantess Geyser
Description
Giantess Geyser, a fountain-type geyser, earns its mighty name during its violent and infrequent eruptions. Multiple water bursts reach between 100 - 200 feet (30-60 m) high. Eruptions generally occur 2 - 6 times a year. The surrounding area may shake from underground steam explosions just before the initial water and/or steam eruptions. Eruptions may occur twice hourly, experience a tremendous steam phase, and continue activity for 4 - 48 hours.
*Adapted from the NPS Old Faithful Area Trail Guide and the Old Faithful Area Interactive Map
Feature Type
Geyser
Inventory ID
UGH039
Location
Latitude: 44.46354
Longitude: -110.8289
Survey Date: October 5, 1998
Geographic Area: Firehole River Drainage
Thermal Region: Upper Geyser Basin
Thermal Complex: Geyser Hill Group
Ranger District Contact: Old Faithful District, Colleen Rawlings (307) 344-2701
Feature Data
| Data Source |
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Sample Date |
Temp |
Vent Temp |
pH |
Cond |
Extended Data |
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Park
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10/5/1998
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90.4°C
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0°C
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8.55
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2000 µS/cm
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No
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