USGS Open-File Report 2011–1264: Audiomagnetotelluric Data, Taos Plateau Volcanic Field, New Mexico

Audiomagnetotelluric Data, Taos Plateau Volcanic Field, New Mexico

By Chad E. Ailes and Brian D. Rodriguez

Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a series of multidisciplinary studies of the San Luis Basin as part of the Geologic framework of the Rio Grande Basins project. Detailed geologic mapping, high-resolution airborne magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, audiomagnetotelluric surveys, and hydrologic and lithologic data are being used to better understand the aquifers. This report describes a regional east-west audiomagnetotelluric sounding profile acquired in late July 2009 across the Taos Plateau Volcanic Field. No interpretation of the data is included.

First posted October 24, 2011

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Suggested citation:

Ailes, C.E., and Rodriguez, B.D., 2011, Audiomagnetotelluric data, Taos Plateau Volcanic Field, New Mexico: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2011–1264, 65 p..

Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Electrical Properties of Rock

Magnetotelluric Method

Audiomagnetotelluric Survey Across the Taos Plateau Volcanic Field

Audiomagnetotelluric Data Collected in the Taos Survey

References Cited

Appendix Audiomagnetotelluric Data Diagrams