Geothermal areas in Pakistan

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Geothermics; (United States)

OSTI ID:5830818

Shuja, T A

In this paper an attempt has been made to correlate the tectonic and geologic features with surface manifestations of geothermal activity in Pakistan to delineate prospective areas for exploration and development of geothermal energy. Underthrusting of the Arabian plate beneath the Eurasian plate has resulted in the formation of Chagai volcanic arc which extends into Iran. Quaternary volcanics in this environment, along with the presence of thermal springs, is an important geotectonic feature revealing the possible existence of geothermal fields. Geothermal activity in the northern areas of Pakistan, as evidenced by thermal springs, is the likely result of collision and underthrusting of the Indian plate beneath the Eurasian plate. Numerous hot springs are found along the Main Mantle thrust and the Main Karakorum thrust in Chilas and Hunza areas respectively. The concentration of hot springs in Sind Province is also indicative of geothermal activity. A string of thermal seepages and springs following the alignment of the Syntaxial Bend in Punjab Province is also noteworthy from the geothermal viewpoint. In Baluchistan Province (southwest Pakistan), Hamun-e-Mushkel, a graben structure, also shows geothermal prospects on the basis of aeromagnetic studies.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey of Pakistan, 22 Ali Block New Garden Town, Lahore
• OSTI ID: 5830818
• Report Number(s): CONF-8511290-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Geothermics; (United States) Journal Volume: 15:5/6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150202* -- Geology & Hydrology of Geothermal Systems-- Non-USA-- (-1989)
150301 -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Geophysical Techniques & Surveys
AERIAL SURVEYING
ASIA
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EXPLORATION
GEOLOGY
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
HOT SPRINGS
HOT-WATER SYSTEMS
HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS
MAGNETIC SURVEYS
PAKISTAN
PLATE TECTONICS
SURVEYS
TECTONICS
THERMAL SPRINGS
WATER SPRINGS