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MINERALOGICAL STUDIES OF THE HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEM IN NEWBERRY VOLCANO DRILL HOLE 2, OREGON.

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Abstract

Studies of secondary mineral distribution, whole-rock chemical compositions, isotopes, and fluid inclusions are being conducted on the core from Newberry Volcano drill hole 2. Rocks from the drill core are divided into 3 major intervals on the basis of their alteration pattern, which is controlled by rock permeabilities, primary lithologies, and temperatures. Incomplete alteration of pumice-rich lithic tuff layers in the upper part of the altered section and lack of self-sealing in fractures of most lava flows suggest that the hydrothermal system is young. Most of the secondary minerals could have been formed at temperatures near those present today; maximum measured temperature was 265 degree C at the bottom of the hole. Fluid inclusions indicate that past temperatures in the deeper part of the drill hole may have been as much as 100 degree C hotter than presently measured temperatures.

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Keith, T.E., Bargar, K.E., Howe, S.S., Carothers, W.W., Barnes, I., 1984, MINERALOGICAL STUDIES OF THE HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEM IN NEWBERRY VOLCANO DRILL HOLE 2, OREGON., in Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council, v. 8, Reno, NV, USA, p. 125-128.

Publication type Conference Paper
Publication Subtype Conference Paper
Title MINERALOGICAL STUDIES OF THE HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEM IN NEWBERRY VOLCANO DRILL HOLE 2, OREGON.
ISBN 0934412588
Volume 8
Year Published 1984
Language English
Publisher Geothermal Resources Council
Publisher location Davis, CA, USA
Larger Work Title Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council
First page 125
Last page 128
Conference Title Geothermal Energy: Bet on It! Geothermal Resources Council 1984 Annual Meeting.
Conference Location Reno, NV, USA
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