Thermal waters of the Yemen Arab Republic

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · Geothermics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-6505(86)90029-5· OSTI ID:6559741

Dowgiallo, J

Thermal waters (30-61/sup 0/C) occur in springs and shallow drill-holes (max. 300 m) in several areas of the Yemen Arab Republic. Their mineral content is generally low ( < 1000-2000 ppm TDS) except for waters with high CO/sub 2/ content and those directly influenced by the evaporitic Baid formation (Tertiary) in the Western Lowlands along the Red Sea. The temperature anomalies occur in areas of Quaternary basaltic volcanism (Aden formation) and in fault zones connected with the eastern margin of the Red Sea graben. In the latter zones radiogenic heat may be contributed by Tertiary granitic intrusions.

• Research Organization: Institute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, Zwirki i Wigury 93, 02-089 Warsaw
• OSTI ID: 6559741
• Journal Information: Geothermics; (United States), Journal Name: Geothermics; (United States) Vol. 15:1; ISSN GTMCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BASALT
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CARBON DIOXIDE
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CENOZOIC ERA
CHALCOGENIDES
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FLUIDS
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GEOLOGIC FAULTS
GEOLOGIC FRACTURES
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IGNEOUS ROCKS
MEDIUM TEMPERATURE
MIDDLE EAST
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RED SEA
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ROCKS
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SURFACE WATERS
TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS
TERTIARY PERIOD
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