Stratigraphic permeability in the Baca geothermal system, Redondo Creek Area, Valles Caldera, New Mexico

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7145867

Hulen, J B; Nielson, D L

Synthesis of surface and borehole data from the Baca geothermal system, as defined by drilling to date in the Redondo Creek area of the Valles Caldera, New Mexico, indicates that thermal fluid flow in the system is partially controlled by distinct stratigraphic aquifers. These aquifers are relatively thin, laterally restricted beds of non-welded tuff and tuffaceous sandstone, confined primarily to the Quaternary Bandelier Tuff. Recognition of the role of these rocks in reservoir definition at Baca should improve chances for future geothermal discoveries in the Valles Caldera and similar settings elsewhere.

• Research Organization: Earth Science Laboratory, University of Utah Research Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah
• OSTI ID: 7145867
• Journal Information: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States), Journal Name: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN TGRCD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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