D. Levitte
A.H. Truesdell
J. Healy
A. Nissenbaum
E. Mazor
1980
<p id="">Mixing models and evaluation of SiO<sub>2</sub> 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.</p>
<p id="">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.</p>
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10.1016/0022-1694(80)90002-5
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Elsevier
Mixing models and ionic geothermometers applied to warm (up to 60°C) springs: Jordan Rift Valley, Israel
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