Mixing models and ionic geothermometers applied to warm (up to 60°C) springs: Jordan Rift Valley, Israel
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Abstract
Mixing models and evaluation of SiO2 contents of warm-water manifestations in the Jordan—Dead Sea Rift Valley indicate that these waters are fed by aquifers with estimated temperatures of up to 68°C. These calculations and Na/K ratios, concentrations of Na, K and Ca, concentrations of atmospheric Ne, Ar, Kr and Xe; and concentrations of the stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes all indicate below-boiling temperatures.
No indications are available for the existence of above-boiling geothermal systems in the Jordan Rift Valley. Slightly higher than observed temperatures are concluded for a deep component at the springs of Hammat Gader (67°C), Gofra (68°C), the Russian Garden (40°C), and the Yesha well (53–65°C). These temperatures may encourage further developments for spas and bathing installations and, to a limited extent, for space heating, but are not favorable for geothermal power generation.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Mixing models and ionic geothermometers applied to warm (up to 60°C) springs: Jordan Rift Valley, Israel |
| Series title | Journal of Hydrology |
| DOI | 10.1016/0022-1694(80)90002-5 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Description | 19 p. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 19 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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