Surface Water Sampling At Chena Geothermal Area (Waring, Et Al., 1917)

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Exploration Activity: Surface Water Sampling At Chena Geothermal Area (Waring, Et Al., 1917)

Exploration Activity Details
Location	Chena Geothermal Area
Exploration Technique	Surface Water Sampling
Activity Date	1917 - 1917
Usefulness	useful
DOE-funding	Unknown

 

Exploration Basis

USGS report of Mineral Springs of Alaska

 

Notes

The US Department of Agriculture conducted the initial geochemical analysis of the Chena Hot Springs in 1917. Two springs were sampled and the analysis indicated sodium carbonate type waters, consistent in both springs. Low calcium and magnesium concentrations were measured, with elevated levels of silica and sulfate. Surface fumarole gases were tested with a flame to indicate carbon dioxide concentration. Algal growth was present in vicinity of the hot springs but not in the nearby creek. Sulfur deposition was also observed near several hot springs. The overall flow of the hot springs was measured at 220 gal/min. Warm seepage was noted 200 yards SE of the uppermost spring.

 

References

• Gerald Ashley Waring, Richard Bryant Dole, Alfred A. Chambers (1917) Mineral Springs of Alaska