Audio-Magnetotellurics At Chena Geothermal Area (Holdmann, Et Al., 2006)

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Exploration Activity: Audio-Magnetotellurics At Chena Geothermal Area (Holdmann, Et Al., 2006)

Exploration Activity Details
Location	Chena Geothermal Area
Exploration Technique	Audio-Magnetotellurics
Activity Date	2005 - 2007
Usefulness	not indicated
DOE-funding	Unknown

 

Exploration Basis

Exploration program undertaken by the DOE-funded Geothermal Resource Evaluation and Definitions Program Phase I (GRED III Phase I)

 

Notes

Zonge Engineering, Inc. performed audio-magnetotelluric (AMT) and controlled-source AMT surveys to assist in the identification of upflow zones and drilling targets. This survey was successful in imaging up to 500 m depth and in the identification of potential exploration targets.

 

References

• Gwen Holdmann, Dick Benoit, David Blackwell (2006) Integrated Geoscience Investigation and Geothermal Exploration at Chena Hot Springs, Alaska