Erosion control and revegetation at The Geysers
Journal Article
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· Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6354983
The Geysers geothermal steamfield is located approximately 75 to 100 air miles north of San Francisco, California. It is presently the world's largest geothermal generating facility. Dry steam is produced via a system of deep wells bored into the natural steam reservoir located some 7000 to 11,834 feet below the surface. The normal rainfall season for The Geysers is from November through February. Annual precipitation ranges from 45 to 70 inches per year. The 1981 - 1982 winter produced over 100 inches of rainfall. Typical precipitation patterns include a series of peaks with little or no precipitation between each peak. The peak flows may cause excessive erosion on unprotected or freshly graded slopes. Summers in the area are normally hot and dry with relatively low humidity readings. Summer rains rarely occur. The goals and objectives of revegetation and erosion control are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Ralph Osterling Consultants, Inc., Burlingame, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 6354983
- Journal Information:
- Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States), Journal Name: Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States) Vol. 13:6; ISSN BGRCD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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