Kuznechik (Grasshopper) is a dwarf geyser in the lower part of Stained Glass Wall (Vitraz), erupting simultaneously from 2 vents in opposite directions like the letter "V" (Leonov, 2017). The geyser was first described by members of the GOSA (Geyser Observation and Study Association) expedition, who worked in the Valley of Geysers in July 1991. The name was suggested by the inspector of the Kronotsky Reserve V.A. Nikolaenko. "When there is no eruption of the Grot geyser, the activity of Kuznechik is very regular: the period is about 1 min. During the eruption of the Grot, the period becomes 13-23 sec, the height of the jet from the left vent is about 1 m" (Bryan, 1991).
References
Bryan S.T., Hobart J., Warnock B., Rinehart J.S., Fenimore M., Colvin B. The Geysers of 'The Valley of Geysers'. A special report of GOSA Transactions. USA, California: B&J Printing. 1991. 60 p.  Леонов А.В. Каталог гейзеров Кроноцкого заповедника. Долина гейзеров и кальдера вулкана Узон: история и современность. М.: Изд-во ООО «Реарт». 2017. 384 с. |
