| Note: | 08/18/1976 {Full log entry log}
Watched Veteran in one of its frenzies of activity from 8:00-8:20
0802 recently erupted
0804 began minor splashing
0805 began minor splashing from “main” vent
0805 major eruption began – all 3 vents active. Lasted 45 sec.
Activity declined, sloshing
0807 minor activity began again – only main vent active
0808 major eruption – very powerful last 1:04
Activity declined, sloshing heard
0811 major eruption begins
0812 major eruption, lasting about 1:11
Activity fades, geyser quiet a little longer now
0815 minor eruption
0816 major eruption, last ~40 sec
0817 – 0819 minor eruption
0820 activity fades.
All major eruptions were preceded by 20 sec to a minute of minor play. Major eruptions reached heights of as much as 7’ & shot across sinter as far as 15’. Side vent was active but sprays barely could be seen. Was rained away at 0825, when the geyser seemed to be finishing its entire display. |
