Refraction Survey At Kilauea East Rift Geothermal Area (Thomas, 1986)

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Exploration Activity: Refraction Survey At Kilauea East Rift Geothermal Area (Thomas, 1986)

Exploration Activity Details
Location	Kilauea East Rift Geothermal Area
Exploration Technique	Refraction Survey
Activity Date	1978 - 1987
Usefulness	not indicated
DOE-funding	Unknown

 

Exploration Basis

This study was conducted as part of the Geothermal Resources Assessment Program initiated in 1978

 

Notes

Seismic refraction surveys were conducted along the East Rift Zone to develop a cross-sectional model of the rift zone near well HGP-A. A 12- 17 km wide dike complex lying at a depth of 2 to 3 km was discovered.

 

References

• Donald M. Thomas (1 January 1986) Geothermal Resources Assessment In Hawaii