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Thermal regimes of major volcanic centers: magnetotelluric constraints

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5159022· OSTI ID:5159022
The focus of activity at this laboratory is on applying natural electromagnetic methods along with other geophysical techniques to studying the dynamical processes and thermal regimes associated with centers of major volcanic activity. We are presently emphasizing studies of the Long Valley/Mono Craters Volcanic Complex, the Cascades Volcanic Belt, and the Valles Caldera. This work addresses questions regarding geothermal energy, chemical transport of minerals in the crust, emplacement of economic ore deposits, and optimal siting of drill-holes for scientific purposes. In addition, since much of our work is performed in the intermontane sedimentary basins of the western US (along with testing our field-system in some of the graben structures in the Northeast), there is an application of these studies to developing exploration and interpretational strategies for detecting and delineating structures associated with hydrocarbon reserves.
Research Organization:
Brown Univ., Providence, RI (USA). Dept. of Geological Sciences
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/ER
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-87ER13665
OSTI ID:
5159022
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/13665-T1; ON: DE90005335
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English