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Continental rifting: a new tectonic model for geothermal exploration of the Central Seward Peninsula, Alaska

Conference · · Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6741564
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It is proposed that an interconnected system of late Tertiary to Quaternary rifts and transform faults may extend 250 km across the central Seward Peninsula. This concept may provide a useful model for future geothermal exploration of the area.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks
DOE Contract Number:
FC07-79ET27034
OSTI ID:
6741564
Report Number(s):
CONF-811015-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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