Ground Magnetics At North Brawley Geothermal Area (Edmunds & W., 1977)

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

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Exploration Activity: Ground Magnetics At North Brawley Geothermal Area (Edmunds & W., 1977)

Exploration Activity Details
Location	North Brawley Geothermal Area
Exploration Technique	Ground Magnetics
Activity Date	1977 - 1977
Usefulness	useful regional reconnaissance
DOE-funding	Unknown

Exploration Basis

Well log data, thermal gradient holes, and magnetic measurements were all correlated to make a detailed geologic assessment of the North Brawley, Heber, East Mesa, and Salton Sea Geothermal Areas.

Notes

Well logs, thermal gradient data, and magnetic data were correlated to form a better geologic understanding of geothermal areas within Imperial Valley. From these studies an estimate of 20,000 MW of potential geothermal energy (4500 MW of which can be feasibly utilized) exists in Imperial Valley.

References

• Edmunds, Stahrl W. (1977) Geothermal Development in Imperial County