Late quaternary tectonic controls of occurrence of geothermal systems in Gerlach--Hualapai Flat area, northwestern Nevada

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 UTC 1978 · Q. Colo. Sch. Mines; (United States)

OSTI ID:6389967

Grose, L T

The Gerlach hot spring system is localized by the intersection of three major and one minor concurrently active normal fault zones which effect quasiradial spreading. The Fly Ranch hot spring system is localized mainly by Late Holocene and historic faulting and rifting along a north-south normal fault zone where it is believed to intersect older fault zones. Late Quaternary deformational features occur abundantly in the region. Extension of these features within fracturable rocks beneath thermally insulating layers may point up locations of hidden geothermal reservoirs.

• OSTI ID: 6389967
• Journal Information: Q. Colo. Sch. Mines; (United States), Journal Name: Q. Colo. Sch. Mines; (United States) Vol. 73:3; ISSN QCSMA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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