| Abstract: | Two distinct clusters of microearthquakes have been identified at The Geysers, possibly relating to two independent pressure sinks resulting from steam production described by Lipman, and others (1977). Unlike earthquakes in the Maacama-Rodgers Creek fault zone to the south and west, earthquakes at The Geysers are confined to depths of less than 5 km. The present level of seismicity at The Geysers appears to be higher than the preproduction level and is higher and more continuous than the seismicity in the surrounding region. Earthquakes in the steam production zone at The Geysers resemble earthquakes in the surrounding region with regard to focal plane solutions, source characteristics and magnitude distribution (b slope). Subtle differences in earthquake characteristics may be resolved by analysis of more extensive data now being gathered in the region. |
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| ProdID: | 17656 |
| Citation Author: | Marks, S. M.; Ludwin, R. S.; Louie, K. B.; Bufe, C. G. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 26 leaves :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
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| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 78-798 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Seismic monitoring at the Geysers geothermal field, California; 1978; OFR; 78-798; Marks, S. M.; Ludwin, R. S.; Louie, K. B.; Bufe, C. G. |
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| Text: | Seismic monitoring at the Geysers geothermal field, California; 1978; OFR; 78-798; Marks, S. M.; Ludwin, R. S.; Louie, K. B.; Bufe, C. G. |
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| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
