Geologic map of the Sulphur Springs Area, Valles Caldera Geothermal System, New Mexico

Goff, F E; Gardner, J N

doi:10.2172/6883334

Title: Geologic map of the Sulphur Springs Area, Valles Caldera Geothermal System, New Mexico

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The geologic and tectonic setting and geology of Sulphur Springs Area are described. Geologic faults, sheared or brecciated rock, volcanic vents, geothermal wells, hydrothermal alteration, springs, thermal springs, fumaroles, and geologic deposits are indicated on the map. (MHR)

Authors:: Goff, F E; Gardner, J N

Publication Date:: Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

Research Org.:: Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

OSTI Identifier:: 6883334

Report Number(s):: LA-8634-MAP

DOE Contract Number:: W-7405-ENG-36

Resource Type:: Technical Report

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY; BACA GEOTHERMAL FIELD; GEOLOGY; MAPS; FUMAROLES; GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS; GEOTHERMAL WELLS; HYDROTHERMAL ALTERATION; NEW MEXICO; THERMAL SPRINGS; VOLCANIC REGIONS; GEOTHERMAL FIELDS; NORTH AMERICA; SOUTHWEST REGION; USA; WATER SPRINGS; WELLS; Geothermal Legacy; 150201* - Geology & Hydrology of Geothermal Systems- USA- (-1989)

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                    Goff, F E, and Gardner, J N. Geologic map of the Sulphur Springs Area, Valles Caldera Geothermal System, New Mexico.  United States: N. p., 1980. 
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                    Goff, F E, & Gardner, J N. Geologic map of the Sulphur Springs Area, Valles Caldera Geothermal System, New Mexico.  United States.  https://doi.org/10.2172/6883334

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                    Goff, F E, and Gardner, J N. 1980.  
        "Geologic map of the Sulphur Springs Area, Valles Caldera Geothermal System, New Mexico".  United States.  https://doi.org/10.2172/6883334.  https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/6883334.

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