Radon measurements at three New Zealand geothermal areas

Journal Article · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1979 · Geothermics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-6505(80)90006-1· OSTI ID:5201075

Whitehead, N E

Radon-222 measurements are reported for geothermal areas at Wairakei, Broadlands and Ngawha, New Zealand. They suggest that for Wairakei the origin of the Radon 222 is deep, follows the carbon dioxide, and there is little contribution from local ground water. The reverse is true at Hgawha, and Broadlands is intermediate. 16 refs.

• Research Organization: DSIR, Lower Hutt, NZ
• OSTI ID: 5201075
• Journal Information: Geothermics; (United States), Journal Name: Geothermics; (United States) Vol. 9:3-4; ISSN GTMCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150302* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Geochemical Techniques & Surveys
ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
AUSTRALASIA
BROADLANDS GEOTHERMAL FIELD
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
CHALCOGENIDES
DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI
GEOCHEMICAL SURVEYS
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
HEAVY NUCLEI
ISOTOPES
MONITORING
NEW ZEALAND
NUCLEI
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PERMEABILITY
RADIOISOTOPES
RADON 222
RADON ISOTOPES
SURVEYS
WAIRAKEI GEOTHERMAL FIELD