Evaluation and targeting of geothermal energy resources in the southeastern United States. Progress report, October 1--December 31, 1977
Progress in the evaluation of low-temperature geothermal resources in the eastern United States utilizing geological, geochemical, and geophysical data is reported. Primary programmatic emphasis is now being placed on the confirmation of radiogenic resources beneath sediments of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Collation of existing gravity and magnetic data available for the Atlantic Coastal Plain is complete, and modeling of selected negative gravity anomalies of the Cuffytown Creek (Edgefield) pluton, S.C., the Rolesville batholith, N.C., and the Petersburg granite, Va., is in progress. Maps showing the distribution of gravity stations for the states of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina were prepared. A reconnaissance geologic map is being prepared of the Raleigh belt and Carolina slate belt rocks. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship of the Rolesville batholith to the surrounding country rocks, and to provide a geologic base for the geophysical interpretation of Piedmont stratigraphy underlying Atlantic Coastal Plain sediments to the east.
- Research Organization:
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg (USA). Dept. of Geological Sciences
- DOE Contract Number:
- ET-78-C-05-5648
- OSTI ID:
- 7012655
- Report Number(s):
- VPI-SU-5648-1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
GEOCHEMICAL SURVEYS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
GEOTHERMAL GRADIENTS
GRAVITY SURVEYS
MAGMA
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STRATIGRAPHY
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