Mixing models and ionic geothermometers applied to warm (up to 60°C) springs: Jordan Rift Valley, Israel
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Abstract
Mixing models and evaluation of SiO2 contents of warm-water manifestations in the Jordan—Dead Sea Rift Valley indicate that these waters are fed by aquifers with estimated temperatures of up to 68°C. These calculations and Na/K ratios, concentrations of Na, K and Ca, concentrations of atmospheric Ne, Ar, Kr and Xe; and concentrations of the stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes all indicate below-boiling temperatures.
No indications are available for the existence of above-boiling geothermal systems in the Jordan Rift Valley. Slightly higher than observed temperatures are concluded for a deep component at the springs of Hammat Gader (67°C), Gofra (68°C), the Russian Garden (40°C), and the Yesha well (53–65°C). These temperatures may encourage further developments for spas and bathing installations and, to a limited extent, for space heating, but are not favorable for geothermal power generation.
Suggested Citation
Mazor, E., Levitte, D., Truesdell, A., Healy, J., Nissenbaum, A., 1980, Mixing models and ionic geothermometers applied to warm (up to 60°C) springs: Jordan Rift Valley, Israel: Journal of Hydrology, v. 45, no. 1-2, p. 1-19, https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-1694(80)90002-5.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Mixing models and ionic geothermometers applied to warm (up to 60°C) springs: Jordan Rift Valley, Israel |
| Series title | Journal of Hydrology |
| DOI | 10.1016/0022-1694(80)90002-5 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Description | 19 p. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 19 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |