Evaluation of geothermal potential of the basin and range province of New Mexico. Technical report

Technical Report · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6474953· OSTI ID:6474953

Landis, G P; Callender, J F; Elston, W E; Jiracek, G R; Kudo, A M; Woodward, L A; Swanberg, C A

This continuing research is designed to provide an integrated geological, geophysical, and geochemical study of the geothermal energy potential of promising thermal anomalies in the Rio Grande rift, Basin and Range province, the Mogollon--Datil volcanic field of New Mexico. Specific objectives undertaken in this study include the following: (a) reconnaissance and detailed geologic mapping (Animas Valley, Radium Springs, Alum Mountain, Truth or Consequences, Ojo Caliente, Albuquerque---Belene basin, and San Ysidro); (b) geochemical studies including reconnaissance water sampling (Animas Valley, Radium Springs and Alum Mountain); and (c) geophysical surveys using deep electric-resistivity, gravity, and magnetic techniques (Radium Springs, Animas Valley and Truth or Consequences). The results of one and one-half summer field seasons and approximately two years of analytical work, laboratory research, and development of research equipment and facilities are covered. Publications, communications, and public service resulting from the first years of U.S.G.S. and State funding are listed in Appendix A.

• Research Organization: New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces (USA). New Mexico Energy Inst.
• OSTI ID: 6474953
• Report Number(s): NMEI-6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150300* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology
ELECTRICAL SURVEYS
EXPLORATION
GEOCHEMICAL SURVEYS
GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
GRAVITY SURVEYS
Geothermal Legacy
MAGNETIC SURVEYS
MAPPING
NEW MEXICO
NORTH AMERICA
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
RESOURCES
RIO GRANDE RIFT
SOUTHWEST REGION
USA