| Note ID | Start Time (US/Mountain) | End Time (US/Mountain) | Entrant | Note |
| 9210 |
15 Jul 2018 @ 1930 |
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MAB |
1825-1950 observations from CB-separated by request: Time approximate:
Vixen platform & runoff channel is wet, water pooled in its tube but I did not see an eruption in the 15 minutes I observed. |
| 8506 |
06 Jun 2018 @ 1818 |
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CrisG |
Sitck has been removed by rangers. Penny remains in drain hole. |
| 8486 |
06 Jun 2018 @ 1335 |
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novakg |
After returning from Whirligig and lunch, discovered someone had thrown a stick at Vixen's vent and threw a penny into Vixen's recycling hole across the boardwalk. Informed two rangers and asked them to remove the objects. |
| 8441 |
04 Jun 2018 @ 1000 |
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novakg |
Vixen drained down in vent, almost out of view. Slow refill with water bobbing and the fill finally reaching first beach. Then, after convective bubbles, a stealth start. |
| 8436 |
03 Jun 2018 @ 1544 |
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novakg |
I sent a 15 year old sciency girl down to Vixen. She reported back, "Vixen is the best geyser I have seen so far." |
| 8113 |
07 May 2018 @ 1000 |
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MAB |
Sinkhole east of Vixen is holding water. |
| 7692 |
07 Oct 2017 @ 0926 |
07 Oct 2017 @ 1610 |
MAB |
Low pool strong nozzle like eruptions with strong forced steam, forced light water, or forced heavy water with no apparent pattern. Have seen this before in May of 2014 but those were separate eruptions, this continued for 6.5 hours. Staff reports it was normal separate eruptions yesterday, all with drains. |
| 6243 |
09 Sep 2017 @ 1545 |
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sfavor |
interval very short. 2 to 3 minutes. |
| 5487 |
28 Aug 2017 @ 1410 |
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ge |
from 14:10 to 14:55 two 12-15 min majors(?) and numerous minors |
| 4272 |
07 Jun 2017 @ 1637 |
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novakg |
Water covered first beach. |
| 4225 |
06 Jun 2017 @ 1213 |
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novakg |
First Beach covered. |
| 4224 |
06 Jun 2017 @ 1207 |
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novakg |
Water on first beach. |
| 4223 |
06 Jun 2017 @ 1147 |
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novakg |
Water on first beach. |
| 3985 |
21 Apr 2017 @ 1030 |
21 Apr 2017 @ 2034 |
MAB |
Vixen apparently continues its cyclic behavior (~17 months now). The elapsed time of the cycle appears to be MUCH longer, about 8.5 hours
(compared to ~5.5 hrs last year). This based on an incomplete data set (almost closed the cycle but had to leave), but worth mentioning. |
| 3669 |
14 Sep 2016 @ 1240 |
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novakg |
Returned to Vixen. |
| 3670 |
14 Sep 2016 @ 1145 |
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novakg |
Went to car to get out of rain, hail and rain (even though I wrote "pain" in my book. :-)) |
| 3648 |
11 Sep 2016 @ 1724 |
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novakg |
Packing up to leave, Vixen was ie. |
| 3647 |
11 Sep 2016 @ 1453 |
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novakg |
Arrived at Vixen at 1453. Water was rising and falling 6 to 8 inches below the vent. |
| 3624 |
07 Sep 2016 @ 1154 |
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novakg |
Arrived at Vixen. There was a rumor of an eruption before I arrived, but no one had solid information. Water was rising from below the vent at this point. |
| 3059 |
12 Jun 2016 @ 1328 |
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novakg |
I have a note of a drain below the vent with a slow rise. I can't tell if there was an eruption because there isn't a duration noted. I suspect there was but it was also when I had two very inquisitive young boys asking a lot of questions. |
| 2993 |
06 Jun 2016 @ 1650 |
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novakg |
Checked on Vixen before leaving Norris. The pool was full and gas bubbles were coming up the vent, but no eruption. Also, the runnoff channel was dry. |
| 2737 |
15 Apr 2016 @ 1100 |
15 Apr 2016 @ 1300 |
sfavor |
Vixon was very active, with short eruptions of 30s on 2-5 minute intervals and 3-4 minute eruptions on about a 30 minute interval. The pool was filling to near overflow before the longer eruptions. |
| 2562 |
17 Oct 2015 @ 2016 |
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MAB |
20m intervals near start of the month, then 60m intervals, to 80-90 last week and yesterday. To my surprise today was back to 6-15m depending on duration. What's next? |
| 2543 |
12 Oct 2015 @ 1000 |
12 Oct 2015 @ 1400 |
sfavor |
Noted two major eruptions from runoff around 45 minutes apart. Saw a third major eruption about an hour after the previous eruption. Period seems to be 45-60 minutes, which is much longer than in the spring when I saw closer to a 20 minute period. |
| 2485 |
05 Oct 2015 @ 1700 |
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MAB |
Can move this to Other if prompted. Last Friday I noticed hot steamy ground just to the south of the sinkhole across the boardwalk from Vixen, on a cold rainy day. Today it was still steaming on a warm day, with dark discoloration. My heat gun read 80C on that spot! Moving it away from the dark area the temp quickly changed to 26C, and I checked and re-checked. A Hot Spot - wait for a new sinkhole to appear... soon? |
| 2403 |
22 Sep 2015 @ 1110 |
22 Sep 2015 @ 1730 |
MAB |
Vixen on Steroids, post disturbance, continues. Either my shock over this behavior wore off, or today I noticed more splashy play, or it is changing again. First bursts and short durations are still very tall. Later in the longer eruptions things get a bit more chaotic, particularly after a pause. Many pauses happen around the 30 second mark. Pool level this afternoon seemed lower, and some parts of the eruption look like the "fiber optic christmas tree" similar to the low-water-mostly- steam eruptions witnessed by Clark, DaveM, Kathy F Mike F and myself May 2014. I was wondering if some of those low pool moments would switch to that behavior. Upon arrival the runoff channel west (to sinkhole across the boardwalk) was wet, but I saw no runoff that way on my longest duration of just under 4 minutes. |
| 2401 |
21 Sep 2015 @ 2220 |
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MAB |
A few Vixens I entered are not showing on this list, the 1 minute interval must be too short. They may be under Secondary, have a look, it is wild behavior. |
| 2396 |
21 Sep 2015 @ 1425 |
21 Sep 2015 @ 1510 |
MAB |
Big changes at Vixen, post disturbance! Friday's intervals were shorter, but I didn't stay long. Saturday Nick V observed the same. Sunday, the change, as seen by Nick Sunday, and myself today, Monday. These are full bodied tall eruptions!! The water level in the pool is lower at eruption, with very little runoff except in the longer durations. I saw no runoff heading towards the west sinkhole under the boardwalk, and the formation on the south side is drying out. The DRAIN noise is back! I barely had time to write down duration, enjoy the loud drain sound and reset the timer on my watch before it is Game On with another quick fill right after the drain ends. Wow, what a change! The sinkhole that is in line between Vixen and Corporal that had water on opening weekend, and held water all summer is drained. The sluggish drain began with my first observations in April... coincidence that the sinkhole drained and Vixen behaves this way? Related to the new large sinkhole to the south? Who knows. |
| 1619 |
21 May 2015 @ 1229 |
21 May 2015 @ 2027 |
JSJ |
Vixen Geyser eruptions result in runoff radiating away in four directions: 1) to the SW, emptying into a drain on the western side of the boardwalk (I observed this drain receiving runoff in 2013, but not in 2014; it is receiving runoff in May 2015); 2) to the E, emptying into a moderately large crater; 3) to the NW, then running northward and northeastward along the boardwalk and emptying into Tantalus Creek; 4) to the NE, emptying into Tantalus Creek. |
| 1620 |
21 May 2015 @ 1235 |
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JSJ |
Lots of juvenile geyserite at & around Vixen Geyser since I last observed the site in August 2014. Finely tuberculose geyserite covers the large broken blocks that rim the central crater. In shallow splash pools around the ring of broken blocks, former loose geyserite gravel now has moderately smooth coatings of geyserite (= incipient geyser beads, maybe?) - some have been cemented together. Delicate geyserite terracettes are present in some of the proximal to near-proximal runoff channels. |
| 4744 |
05 Jun 2002 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
06/05/2002 Vixen 10-15 mins |
| 4733 |
30 Sep 2001 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/30/2001 Vixen * VR interval for Vixen 4 minutes & 7 minutes |
| 4734 |
06 Sep 2001 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
9/6/2001 Vixen NO TIME- 4min eruptions, 2 min intervals 25 ft high |
| 4735 |
16 Aug 2001 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/16/2001 Vixen - seen wet - unknown time (using 1800 as end of work day- mab) |
| 4731 |
29 Aug 2000 @ 1520 |
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research-mab |
08/29/2000 Vixen splash no action 1520 |
| 5438 |
23 Dec 1996 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
Dec 9 and Dec 23 there were MAJOR Vixen eruptions. Height of ~30-40 ft and 5-8 minute duration |
| 5437 |
09 Dec 1996 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
Dec 9 and Dec 23 there were MAJOR Vixen eruptions. Height of ~30-40 ft and 5-8 minute duration |
| 5436 |
04 Aug 1996 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
8/4 Saw Vixen erupt quite impressively. 4 bursts of 10’-12’ and one final burst of 15’-20’!!! In my joy I exclaimed to two visitors waiting with me “I’ve never seen it erupt like that before!” She replied “No speak English” |
| 4740 |
18 Jul 1990 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
07/18/1990 Vixen Evidence of eruption (no time - using 1800 as end of work day -mab) |
| 4709 |
02 Jul 1990 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
7/2/90
Pearl is steaming.
Vixen erupted this a.m. - water around vent. So did Veteran Geyser. |
| 4714 |
25 Jun 1990 @ 0900 |
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research-mab |
6/25/1990 Vixen Geyser showed no evidence of eruption when I walked by it shortly after 0800. When I returned an hour later the ground was wet for a distance of about 6 ft from the vent. |
| 7591 |
05 Feb 1989 @ 0000 |
05 Feb 1989 @ 2359 |
JSJ |
Vixen Geyser was dormant. No eruptions or minor play for at least hours, as shown by snow and ice. |
| 7568 |
15 Jan 1989 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
1-15-89 Other changes noted by me today:
4 Vixen Geyser totally dormant – no minor play (as indicated by snow up to vent) |
| 4861 |
07 Aug 1985 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/07/1985 Vixen Geyser = Vixen Geyser has been having about 1 and a half hour intervals (1 ½) – plus or minus 5 to 10 minutes on either side. The eruptions are mostly little over or a little under a minute long. The height normally is 10 to 15 feet w/an occasional burst up to 20 feet or so. In the eruptions I saw this summer did see 1 or 2 bursts that looked like it could have reached 25 feet – but was very, very few.
Again the height has been mostly 10 to 15 feet with an occasional 20 feet or so. |
| 4843 |
05 Jul 1985 @ 0900 |
05 Jul 1985 @ 2000 |
research-mab |
7/5/1985 Vixen Most eruptions are 1 ¼ to 1 ½ minutes long and go up to 15 to 20 feet in height. Occasionally there is one about 1 minute or little less long – less in height. In some eruptions there occasionally might be a burst to 20 to 25 feet or so. |
| 5368 |
23 Jun 1985 @ 1050 |
23 Jun 1985 @ 1300 |
research-mab |
6/23/1985
1050am Woo Man, change @ Norris - 2 visitors reported... this am that a hole was in the middle of the trail between Pearl & Vixen. A steaming hole. ...went and moved the trail & investigated. Its a steaming hole alright ~ 1 foot diameter. It looks like it just fell in – the ground is ~8” thick and below that is a cavern to a depth fo perhaps 2-3’. The Cavern extends (as far as we could see) ~ 3-4’ back under the ground to the north. Wow!
AM GBW went to look @ The New Hole* + while we were there Vixen erupted 4 times in a space of 10 minutes 6-10’ high. Each eruption lasted ~2minutes. Pretty neat.
People were wowed by Changing Norris & the hole. |
| 4797 |
24 Jul 1984 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
7/24/1984 In between majors, Vixen had minor eruptions every few seconds to minutes. Among these were “minor-majors” which were short but higher (6-8 ft) and had a very distinct drain sound following.
As time for the major neared, there was more gurgling and splashing (very low), making it hard to tell beginnings & ends, if there were such.
There were 20 “minor-majors” in between the two eruptions. The last (weak) one was around 13 min before the major. |
| 7608 |
11 Feb 1984 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
02/11/1984 Vixen Geyser active. |
| 4759 |
18 Sep 1981 @ 1520 |
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research-mab |
9/18/1981 I think Vixen had a major eruption! There was water all the way to ~ 20 from the creek at ~3:20 when I took my walk that way. |
| 4641 |
03 Aug 1981 @ 1900 |
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research-mab |
8/3/1981 Vixen Geyser the poor little thing…. Eruptions are only ~2-3’ high compared to its normal 15-20’. The pool of water that usually surrounds it has dried up. Only an area ~ 1 1/2’ from the vent is wet compared to the usual 4’. Eruption frequency seems to be about the same but the intensity has diminished greatly. 200º |
| 4626 |
06 Jun 1981 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
6/6/1981 Vixen Geyser – Periodic eruptions 2 to 12 feet, 204ºF ie. |
| 4610 |
15 Sep 1980 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
9/15/1980 VIXEN On Sept 15, Vixen was having long eruptions, with overflow leaving the area. On the 16th the surround pool was dry and only very weak eruptions. |
| 5136 |
09 Jun 1980 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
06/09/1980 Vixen Geyser – 203ºF in eruption |
| 4979 |
12 Oct 1979 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
10/12/1979 “Vixen Geyser – good burst to 15 feet series of 12 eruptions” {no start times: durations and intervals:} 41s, 26s I=117s, 8s I=72s, 17s i=18s, 7s I=78s, 24s I=41s, 9s I=84s, 15s I=36s, 15s I=68s, 12s I=68s, 12s I=58s, 5s I=57s, 11s I=27s |
| 5147 |
28 Sep 1979 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/28/1979 Vixen – 200ºF in eruption |
| 4995 |
21 Sep 1979 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/21/1979 Disturbance Vixen Geyser – weak eruptions clear water 197ºF I.e. |
| 5002 |
19 Sep 1979 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/19/1979 Vixon [sic] geyser erupted 10-15 ft. {no time in log} |
| 5064 |
29 Aug 1979 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/29/1979 Vixen had some real nice 20’ bursts sustained erratically for 2 minutes. {no time in log} |
| 5029 |
12 Jul 1979 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
07/12/1979 Vixen Geyser – nice eruption to 20 feet. Temp. 198ºF ie {no time in log}
ph of 2.6 |
| 5015 |
04 Jun 1979 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
06/04/1979 Vixen was much more active than last year – bursts to 20 feet and longer eruption |
| 5012 |
25 May 1979 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
05/25/1979 Vixen Geyser – mostly spluttering but some bursts in the 5-10’ range 200º |
| 5150 |
05 Jul 1978 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
07/05/1978 Vixen - same as always |
| 5090 |
25 Mar 1978 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
03/25/1978 NOTE Vixen – could hear sloshing & draining, but it never actually erupted. Discovered 3 pennies & one dime near the vent – all 3 pennies had the face & back “dissolved” away, the dime was in slightly better shape. Vixen – 206º |
| 5372 |
05 Aug 1977 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/05/1977 Vixen going nicely this morning, just like old times. |
| 5335 |
18 Jul 1977 @ 1200 |
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research-mab |
07/18/1977 Vixen was acting more like her old self this morning. |
| 5101 |
29 May 1977 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
05/29/1977 Vixen wasn’t doing too well in the afternoon. It’s eruptive surges just barely got past the rim of the vent and they were not as frequent as normal. |
| 5218 |
14 Sep 1976 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/14/1976 Vixen seems to have recovered & is back to its normal behavior. |
| 5229 |
14 Sep 1976 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/14/1976 Vixen seems to have recovered & is back to its normal behavior. |
| 5243 |
07 Sep 1976 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/07/1976 Vixen is about back to normal. |
| 5246 |
05 Sep 1976 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/05/1976 Vixen is working at becoming a geyser again this morning, bursts were only 4’ high occurring every 3-5 minutes. |
| 5244 |
04 Sep 1976 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/04/1976 Vixen splashing above rim but it’s still not back to its old self. |
| 5245 |
03 Sep 1976 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/03/1976 Vixen splashing around but below rim of vent. |
| 5248 |
01 Sep 1976 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/01/1976 Vixen wasn’t doin’ anything & it’s cone was dry - strange |
| 5557 |
20 Jul 1976 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
07/20/1976 Vixen erupted for ~4 minutes before stopping. {no time entered} |
| 5651 |
23 Aug 1975 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/23/1975 Vixen apparently normal again. |
| 5642 |
21 Aug 1975 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/21/1975
Vixen has settled back down to its usual activity but shows evidence of having behaved strangly. It generated enough runoff from its actions yesterday to wash out part of the trail, as far down as Tantalus Creek. |
| 5650 |
21 Aug 1975 @ 1030 |
21 Aug 1975 @ 1040 |
research-mab |
08/21/1975
Vixen observed between 10:30 and 10:40, strangely quiet. |
| 5622 |
24 Jul 1975 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
07/24/1975
Vixen erupting continuously – full moon – much higher. Putting out much more water. |
| 5614 |
20 Jul 1975 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
07/20/1975 Steam vent between Vixen and Pearl Geysers has become much larger. This vent appeared on the trail several weeks ago. A stump was placed over it. The stump has almost fallen in the hole. Crater across the trail on the east side appears to have enlarged (in the same vicinity as the new feature mentioned). Evidence of a new collapse of gravel and dirt is prominent. |
| 5602 |
29 Jun 1975 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
06/29/1975 There is a steam vent in the middle of the trail between Vixen and Pearl. |
| 5775 |
26 Aug 1974 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/26/1974 Vixen – From run-off appears to be in an active phase |
| 5767 |
17 Aug 1974 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/17/1974 Vixen – seems to be returning to normal activity with frequent eruptions (~every 1-2 mins) to 6’ |
| 5764 |
16 Aug 1974 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/16/1974 Vixen – dry except immediately around the vent |
| 5858 |
07 Jun 1974 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
06/07/1974 Observed Dr Morey’s Porkchop, Vixen, Veteran and my “Rubble Geyser” (Hodie’s New Crater Geyser”) in eruption. {no times noted} |
| 6212 |
26 Sep 1973 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/26/1973 {no time noted}
Temperatures taken today
Vixen 198 erupting |
| 6107 |
03 Sep 1973 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/03/1973 Vixen Geyser erupting constantly (5 min observed) w/runoff headed down the hill towards walk and water playing to ‘15 {no specific time} |
| 6059 |
29 Aug 1973 @ 0800 |
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research-mab |
08/29/1973 Back Basin @ 8:am Vixen G like old self from runoff conditions – up to 10’ or more; . |
| 6073 |
22 Aug 1973 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/22/1973
Vixen shows some increase of height of eruptions because of more water around the opening & part way down the runoff channel, |
| 6067 |
20 Aug 1973 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/20/1973 Vixen Geyser has had no recent runoff – appears to erupt only up to 1’ or 2’ |
| 6027 |
01 Jul 1973 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
07/01/1973 Vixen more active than usual runoff extends across path. {no time Back Basin rounds} |
| 6002 |
14 May 1973 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
05/14/1973 The average interval of 24 short eruptions of Vixen (23 intervals) Geyser over a period totaling 20 min 43 sec this afternoon was 54 seconds. The average duration of the “short” eruptions was 16.3 seconds and the average number of bursts was 13. |
| 6001 |
14 May 1973 @ 1600 |
14 May 1973 @ 1635 |
research-mab |
05/14/1973 Observations temporary suspended 1600
Major eruption of Vixen seen in progress at 1600. Water in its runoff channel had almost reached the trail down by the creek. Estimated duration was 6 minutes after which it drained and paused for about 20 seconds and played continuous again for approximately 3 minutes. It then paused for around 20 seconds and again resumed continuous play for 2 minutes. 20-30 feet was the most common maximum height. Immediately following these long eruptions the following activity was timed |
| 6477 |
26 Sep 1972 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
09/26/1972 {no times}
Timed 5 consecutive eruptions of Vixen this morning, Ave Interval 50 sec (shortest 33, longest 71, S.D ±8) Ave duration 14 sec (shortest 4, longest 36, S.D. ±6) |
| 6384 |
12 Aug 1972 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/12/1972 Vixon has started to resume its normal eruptions. {no time- on rounds} |
| 6379 |
11 Aug 1972 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
08/11/1972 Vixen still has not had a regular eruption just splashes 10-18” high. |
| 6481 |
08 Aug 1972 @ 0800 |
08 Aug 1972 @ 1600 |
research-mab |
08/08/1972 Vixen has had at least 2 more major eruptions with overflow to Tantalus Creek since August 4th – also played from 0845 & 1545 today |
| 6357 |
25 Jul 1972 @ 0900 |
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research-mab |
07/25/1972 Vixon had new & moderate runoff all the way down to Tantalus Creek- apparently from a major eruption that had ended within the last 10 minutes, {presumed morning time} |
| 6341 |
18 Jun 1972 @ 1415 |
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research-mab |
06/18/1972
On a tour of the Back Basin this afternoon (2:15-3:15) the following geysers were observed
Echinus, Vixen, New Crevice (1’), Veteran (10’ up, 20-25’ out) |
| 6310 |
14 May 1972 @ 1800 |
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research-mab |
05/14/1972
The following geysers have been seen erupting since I arrived last night:
Ledge 6-10’, Iris 2-3’, Little Whirligig 15’, Basin 1’-2’, Fan 4’-5’, Bear Den, Feisty, Fireball 2-3’, Minute 1’-2’, Blue 7-15’, Africa 25-35’, Vixen 7’-15’, Dr Morey’s Porkchop 3’-5’, Echinus 10’-40’, Steamboat 5-20’ |
| 6521 |
13 Sep 1971 @ 1200 |
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research-mab |
09/13/1971 I’m happy to report that Vixen seems to be back on the road to normalcy. It was having typical 5-10’ eruptions this morning but the interval between eruptions was longer than it used to be. |
