Geothermal research and development in Iceland 1982
Journal Article
·
· Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6138096
About one third of the total energy consumed in Iceland is derived from geothermal resources. Most of the geothermal energy is used for space heating and obtained from low temperature fields in the Tertiary and Plio-Pleistocene strata outside the volcanic zone. Higher permeability is encountered in the Plio-Pleistocene strata characterized by subaerial lavas intercalated by subglacial volcanics (pillow lavas and hyaloclastites) than in the Tertiary strata which consist mostly of subaerial lavas. The close association of magmatic activity with high temperature hydrothermal systems within the volcanic zone has been demonstrated during the current rifting episode in the Krafla volcano. Some recent advancements in geothermal research are mentioned and a review given of recent advances in the development of both the low and the high temperature fields in Iceland.
- Research Organization:
- National Energy Authority, Reykjavik, Iceland
- OSTI ID:
- 6138096
- Journal Information:
- Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States), Journal Name: Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States) Vol. 13:1; ISSN BGRCD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
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ICELAND
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150102* -- Geothermal Energy-- Resources & Availability-- Non-USA-- (-1989)
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
EUROPE
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
ICELAND
ISLANDS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCES
USES
WESTERN EUROPE