Comparison of estimated and background subsidence rates in Texas-Louisiana geopressured geothermal areas

Technical Report · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6629783· OSTI ID:6629783

Lee, L M; Clayton, M; Everingham, J; Harding, R C; Massa, A

A comparison of background and potential geopressured geothermal development-related subsidence rates is given. Estimated potential geopressured-related rates at six prospects are presented. The effect of subsidence on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast is examined including the various associated ground movements and the possible effects of these ground movements on surficial processes. The relationships between ecosystems and subsidence, including the capability of geologic and biologic systems to adapt to subsidence, are analyzed. The actual potential for environmental impact caused by potential geopressured-related subsidence at each of four prospects is addressed. (MHR)

• Research Organization: EDAW, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (USA); Earth Sciences Associates, Palo Alto, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 6629783
• Report Number(s): LBL-14681; GSRMP-13; ON: DE83004095
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150600* -- Geothermal Energy-- Environmental Aspects
DEFORMATION
ENERGY SYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
EROSION
FEDERAL REGION VI
FLUID WITHDRAWAL
GEOLOGIC FISSURES
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
GEOPRESSURED SYSTEMS
GROUND SUBSIDENCE
GULF COAST
Geothermal Legacy
LOUISIANA
NORTH AMERICA
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
TEXAS
USA