The occurrence, size and geometry of geothermal resources in volcanic terrains
Abstract Volcanic terrains in general, and arc volcanic belts in particular, have been prime geothermal exploration targets as far back as the first geothermal power generation at Larderello, Italy, in 1904. The popularity of this terrain for geothermal exploration and development is based on the co...
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crioppubl:10.1088/1755-1315/367/1/012001 2024-06-02T08:09:22+00:00 The occurrence, size and geometry of geothermal resources in volcanic terrains Waibel, Albert F. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/367/1/012001 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/367/1/012001/pdf https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/367/1/012001 unknown IOP Publishing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://iopscience.iop.org/info/page/text-and-data-mining IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science volume 367, issue 1, page 012001 ISSN 1755-1307 1755-1315 journal-article 2019 crioppubl https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/367/1/012001 2024-05-07T13:59:39Z Abstract Volcanic terrains in general, and arc volcanic belts in particular, have been prime geothermal exploration targets as far back as the first geothermal power generation at Larderello, Italy, in 1904. The popularity of this terrain for geothermal exploration and development is based on the concept of young shallow magma bodies providing an abundance of shallow crustal heat and also on the presence of hot springs and fumaroles observed within these terrains. The success in developing these geothermal resources ranges from spectacular (e.g. Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Italy, Iceland) to disappointing (e.g. Cascade Range of northwestern North America). The types, shapes and geometries of geothermal resources in volcanic terrain range in size from large broad three-dimensional fractured stockwork systems to narrow geothermal cell conduits. Effective and economic exploration and development of these resources is greatly improved by understanding the varying sizes and geometries of these resources and matching the exploration strategy design specifically for each exploration target rather than applying a single exploration formula and data interpretation model to all settings. Information from the mining industry provides valuable insight into the range in geometry and size of these resources. This body of knowledge should be used by the geothermal community: (1) for more effectively designing exploration programs specific; (2) to each prospect to interpret the body of exploration data in terms of site-specific geology and tectonics; (3) to integrate basic risk management best practices into exploration and development programs. Article in Journal/Newspaper Iceland IOP Publishing New Zealand IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 367 1 012001 |
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Abstract Volcanic terrains in general, and arc volcanic belts in particular, have been prime geothermal exploration targets as far back as the first geothermal power generation at Larderello, Italy, in 1904. The popularity of this terrain for geothermal exploration and development is based on the concept of young shallow magma bodies providing an abundance of shallow crustal heat and also on the presence of hot springs and fumaroles observed within these terrains. The success in developing these geothermal resources ranges from spectacular (e.g. Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Italy, Iceland) to disappointing (e.g. Cascade Range of northwestern North America). The types, shapes and geometries of geothermal resources in volcanic terrain range in size from large broad three-dimensional fractured stockwork systems to narrow geothermal cell conduits. Effective and economic exploration and development of these resources is greatly improved by understanding the varying sizes and geometries of these resources and matching the exploration strategy design specifically for each exploration target rather than applying a single exploration formula and data interpretation model to all settings. Information from the mining industry provides valuable insight into the range in geometry and size of these resources. This body of knowledge should be used by the geothermal community: (1) for more effectively designing exploration programs specific; (2) to each prospect to interpret the body of exploration data in terms of site-specific geology and tectonics; (3) to integrate basic risk management best practices into exploration and development programs. |
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The occurrence, size and geometry of geothermal resources in volcanic terrains |
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The occurrence, size and geometry of geothermal resources in volcanic terrains |
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The occurrence, size and geometry of geothermal resources in volcanic terrains |
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The occurrence, size and geometry of geothermal resources in volcanic terrains |
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The occurrence, size and geometry of geothermal resources in volcanic terrains |
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