Geology and geothermics of the Island of Milos (Greece)

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5149399· OSTI ID:5149399

Fytikas, M; Marinelli, G

Geothermal research which has been conducted on the island of Milos is reviewed and the island's geology is discussed in terms of the geodynamics of the eastern Mediterranean. The rock formations which outcrop at Milos are described in detail, including the crystalline basement, Neogene transgressive conglomerates and limestones, and the Quaternary volcanics and volcano-sedimentary series. The recent disjunctive tectonics and volcano-tectonics affecting Milos and the neighboring islands are reviewed. Thermal manifestations and their attendant mineralizations and hydrothermal alterations are described. The geophysical methods utilized in exploration and for the siting of production wells are described. Exploration work involved the drilling of 55 wells for thermometric determinations and a full scale electrical survey. Preliminary data from two production wells with bottom-hole temperatures in excess of 300/sup 0/C are reported. Fifty-four references are provided.

• Research Organization: Institute of Geology and Mining Research, Athens (Greece); Pisa Univ. (Italy). Istituto di Mineralogia e Petrografia
• OSTI ID: 5149399
• Report Number(s): NP-22876
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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