An analysis of the geothermal potential of Southwestern New Mexico
Journal Article
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· Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5097190
Data sets for actual temperatures; bottom-hole temperature gradients; geotemperatures; tectonics; lineaments; and complete and residual Bouguer gravity were analyzed in order to assess the geothermal potential of southwestern New Mexico. Major NW-SE and N-S trends of structual weakness and control, suggested by these data, intersect in the general area of Dona Ana County and appear to be crossed by NE-SW trending secondary zones of weakness. Temperature data imply that there is a spatial relationship between intersections of these trends and potential geothermal anomalies, which suggests that the hydrothermal systems are predominately fault controlled.
- Research Organization:
- New Mexico State University Energy Institute, Las Cruces, New Mexico
- DOE Contract Number:
- AS07-78ID01717
- OSTI ID:
- 5097190
- Journal Information:
- Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States), Journal Name: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN TGRCD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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