Hydrogeologic reconnaissance of the Beowawe Geysers geothermal area, Nevada
Geothermics
By: F. H. Olmsted and F. E. Rush
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Abstract
The Beowawe Geysers in north-central Nevada are the discharge from a hydrothermal-convection system in a region of high heat flow. The site of thermal-fluid upflow (at about 18 kg/s before drilling and well testing) appears to be related to the intersection at depth of two major fault zones. Assuming steady-state conditions, recharge within the drainage basin could account for both thermal and nonthermal ground-water discharge. Circulation of thermal fluid to depths exceeding 5 km is required to attain estimated temperatures of more than 220°C.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Hydrogeologic reconnaissance of the Beowawe Geysers geothermal area, Nevada |
| Series title | Geothermics |
| DOI | 10.1016/0375-6505(87)90077-0 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Description | 20 p. |
| First page | 27 |
| Last page | 46 |
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