Refraction Survey At Chena Geothermal Area (Wescott & Turner, 1982)

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Exploration Activity: Refraction Survey At Chena Geothermal Area (Wescott & Turner, 1982)

Exploration Activity Details
Location	Chena Geothermal Area
Exploration Technique	Refraction Survey
Activity Date	1979 - 1980
Usefulness	useful
DOE-funding	Unknown

 

Exploration Basis

Geophysical studies through the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geophysical Institute.

 

Notes

A seismic refraction survey confirmed the presence of fractured, water-saturated granitic bedrock, as indicated by the Schlumberger soundings measured in conjunction with this research project. The depth to the massive granitic bedrock is approximately 40 m.

 

References

• Eugene M. Wescott, Donald L. Turner (1982) Geothermal Energy Resource Assessment of Parts of Alaska