THE WAIMANGU GEYSER.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12282, 28 May 1903, Page 5

THE WAIMANGU GEYSER.

A correspondent writes:—Tins geyser has been very active since the rainy week befor the 17th hist. On the evening of that date a party of gentlemen, undei the charge of Mr. War-brick, witnessed a fine display, several shots going above 500 ft, and one well over 1000 ft, On the 25th, at ten minutes past three p.m., after two and a.quarter hours of activity, the geyser sent up a magnificent eruption, larger than anything seen this year by daylight by any of the visitors to Waimangu, and was conservatively estimated to be over 1000 ft. The geyser having quieted down for over half-aii hour, the visitors were preparing to leave, when suddenly the roar which announces the begiiudng'of a big shot once more drew their attention geyserwards. The sight which presented itself was one never to be forgotten by the fortunate onlookers, about 30 in number. The second surge following close after the first sent the mass of mud and stones to a tremendous height, whilst the third surge gave it a grand volume. The near shelter was terribly battered, but stood it well, while one of the warning boards was somewhat shattered. The coach horses, nearly a mile distant, were badly frightened, and nearly broke loose.