Search for geothermal seismic noise in the East Mesa area, Inperial Valley, California

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1975 · Geophysics; (United States)

OSTI ID:7123387

Iyer, H M

A seismic noise monitoring study was conducted at the East Mesa area of Imperial Valley, Calif. to determine if there is a correlation between seismic noise levels and thermal gradients and high heat flow regions at East Mesa. The measuring methods and data obtained are described. It was concluded that the seismic noise detected over the Mesa thermal anomaly is caused by freeway traffic and canal and agricultural activities, and that, if there is any geothermal noise generated, its amplitude is less than that of the other sources, and probably is one or two magnitudes less than the noise levels generated at the Geysers Geothermal Field. (LCL)

• Research Organization: Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA
• OSTI ID: 7123387
• Journal Information: Geophysics; (United States), Journal Name: Geophysics; (United States) Vol. 40:6; ISSN GPYSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150301* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Geophysical Techniques & Surveys
CALIFORNIA
EAST MESA GEOTHERMAL FIELD
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
IMPERIAL VALLEY
NOISE
NORTH AMERICA
RESOURCES
SEISMIC DETECTION
SEISMIC NOISE
SEISMIC SURVEYS
USA
WESTERN REGION