Geologic setting and geochemistry of thermal water and geothermal assessment, Trans-Pecos Texas. Final report, June 1, 1976-May 31, 1977
- Author
- Henry, C.D.
- Published
- United States : [publisher not identified], 1977.
Springfield, Va. : National Technical Information Service, [approximately 1977] - Physical Description
- microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
- Summary
- Hot springs and wells in West Texas and adjacent Mexico are manifestations of active convective geothermal systems, concentrated in a zone along the Rio Grande between the Quitman Mountains and Big Bend National Park. Maximum temperatures are 47/sup 0/ and 72/sup 0/C for hot springs and wells in Texas and 90/sup 0/C for hot springs in Mexico within 5 km of the border. Existing information is summarized and the results of a 1-year intensive study of the area are presented. The study includes several overlapping phases: (1) compilation of existing geologic information, both regional studies of geology, structure and geophysics, and more detailed local studies of individual hot spring areas; (2) detailed geologic mapping of hot spring areas to understand the origin and geologic controls of hot springs; (3) field measurement and sampling of hot spring or well waters for geochemical analysis; and (4) synthesis and interpretation of the data.
- Report Numbers
- ORO-5106-1
- Other Subject(s)
- 15 geothermal energy
- 150300 - geothermal exploration & exploration technology
- Geochemical surveys
- Geologic models
- Geologic structures
- Geological surveys
- Geothermal legacy
- Geothermal resources
- Geothermal wells
- Geothermometry
- Hot springs
- Hydrology
- Maps
- North america
- Reservoir temperature
- Resources
- Southwest region
- Texas
- Thermal springs
- Usa
- Wells
- Collection
- NTIS collection.
- Note
- DOE contract number: EY-76-S-05-5106
OSTI Identifier 5716546
Research organization: Texas Univ., Austin (USA). Bureau of Economic Geology.
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