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Hydrologic data and description of a hydrologic monitoring plan for Medicine Lake Volcano, California

Open-File Report 95-750
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr95750

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Abstract

A hydrologic reconnaissance of the Medicine Lake Volcano area was done to collect data needed for the design of a hydrologic monitoring plan. The reconnaissance was completed during two field trips made in June and September 1992, during which geothermal and hydrologic features of public interest in the Medicine Lake area were identified. Selected wells, springs, and geothermal features were located and documented, and initial water-level, discharge, temperature, and specific-conductance measurements were made. Lakes in the study area also were surveyed during the September field trip. Temperature, specific- conductance, dissolved oxygen, and pH data were collected by using a multiparameter probe. The proposed monitoring plan includes measurement of water levels in wells, discharge from springs, and lake stage, as well as analysis of well-,spring-, and lake-water quality. In determining lake-water quality, data for both stratified and unstratified conditions would be considered. (Data for stratified conditions were collected during the reconnaissance phase of this project, but data for unstratified conditions were not.) In addition, lake stage also would be monitored. A geothermal feature near Medicine Lake is a "hot spot" from which hot gases discharge from two distinct vents. Gas chemistry and temperature would be monitored in one of these vents.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hydrologic data and description of a hydrologic monitoring plan for Medicine Lake Volcano, California
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 95-750
DOI 10.3133/ofr95750
Edition -
Year Published 1996
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; Information Services [distributor],
Contributing office(s) Oregon Water Science Center
Description v, 17 p. :ill., map ;28 cm.
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