Mortar Geyser

Description

Fan and Mortar Geysers are in close proximity to one another and almost always erupt in concert. The interval between eruptions ranges from 1-1/2 days to months. Most eruptions last about 45 minutes. Mortar Geyser erupts to heights of 40 - 80 feet while Fan can reach heights of 100 - 125 feet.

*Taken from the Old Faithful Area Interactive Map

Feature Type

Geyser

Inventory ID

UMGG005

Location

Latitude: 44.47427
Longitude: -110.8427
Survey Date: June 19, 1999

Geographic Area: Firehole River Drainage

Thermal Region: Upper Geyser Basin

Thermal Complex: Morning Glory Group

Ranger District Contact: Old Faithful District, Colleen Rawlings (307) 344-2701

Feature Data

Data Source	Supplied By	Sample Date	Temp	Vent Temp	pH	Cond	Extended Data

Park		6/19/1999	45.6°C	90°C	5.47	1800 µS/cm	No

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