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Hydrologic and geochemical monitoring in Long Valley Caldera, Mono County, California, 1985

Water-Resources Investigations Report 87-4090
By: , , , , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/wri874090

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Abstract

Hydrologic and geochemical monitoring, to detect changes caused by magmatic and tectonic processes in the Long Valley caldera has continued through 1985. The monitoring included the collection of the following types of data: chemical and isotopic composition of water and gases from springs, wells, and steam vents; temperatures in wells, springs, and steam vents; flow rates of springs and streams; water levels in wells; and barometric pressure and precipitation at several sites. In addition, reservoir temperatures for the geothermal system were estimated from computations based on chemical geothermometers applied to fluid samples from wells and springs. Estimates of thermal water discharged from springs were made on the basis of boron and chloride fluxes in surface waters for selected sites in the Casa Diablo area and along the Mammoth-Hot Creek drainage. These data are presented in tables and graphs. The Long Valley area was relatively quiescent throughout 1985 in terms of geodetic changes and seismic activity. As a consequence , the hydrologic system varied mainly in response to seasonal influences of temperature, atmospheric pressure, and precipitation. However, spring flows near Casa Diablo were influenced by pumping at the geothermal production well field nearby. (Author 's abstract)
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hydrologic and geochemical monitoring in Long Valley Caldera, Mono County, California, 1985
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 87-4090
DOI 10.3133/wri874090
Edition -
Year Published 1987
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description vi, 71 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.
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