Geophysical reconnaissance of prospective geothermal areas on the island of Hawaii using electrical methods

Technical Report · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5045325· OSTI ID:5045325

Kauahikaua, J; Mattice, M

Resistivity data from several areas were compiled, analyzed, and interpreted in terms of possible geologic models. On the basis of this analysis alone, two areas have been ruled out for possible geothermal exploitation, two have been interpreted to have a moderate-temperature resource, and two have been interpreted to have a high-temperature resource. The two areas which have been ruled out are the Keaau and South Point areas. The Kawaihae area and the lower northwest rift zone of Hualalai appear to have anomalous resistivity structures, which suggest a moderate-temperature resource in each of these areas. Finally, specific areas in the lower southwest and lower east rift zones of Kilauea have been outlined as locations where high-temperature fluids may exist at depth.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey, Washington, DC (USA); Hawaii Univ., Honolulu (USA). Hawaii Inst. of Geophysics
• OSTI ID: 5045325
• Report Number(s): USGS-OFR-81-1044; ON: DE82906214
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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