KONOCTI BAY FAULT ZONE, LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: A REEVALUATION.
By: J. Michael Thompson
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Abstract
The Konocti Bay Fault Zone (KBFZ), initially regarded by some as a promising liquid-dominated hydrothermal system, has been a disappointment as a geothermal prospect. Five exploratory wells have been drilled in the vicinity of the KBFZ, but none of them are producing thermal fluids; in fact, three have been abandoned. This may be because hydrothermal fluid discharges along the KBFZ are low. The Na-K-Ca and Na-Li geothermometers indicate that the waters discharging around Howard and Seigler Springs may have equilibrated at temperatures above 200 degree C. If boiling has occurred or is occurring, a chloride-enthalpy diagram may be appropriate. Such a diagram for the KBFZ shows that a water in excess of 250 degree C existed or may exist in the area. However, because currently measured temperatures rarely exceed 50 degree C and magnesium concentration in the water is high, very little deep high temperature water may be present. Refs.
Suggested Citation
Thompson, J.M., 1984, KONOCTI BAY FAULT ZONE, LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: A REEVALUATION., in Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council, v. 8, Reno, NV, USA, p. 383-389.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | KONOCTI BAY FAULT ZONE, LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: A REEVALUATION. |
| 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 | 383 |
| Last page | 389 |
| Conference Title | Geothermal Energy: Bet on It! Geothermal Resources Council 1984 Annual Meeting. |
| Conference Location | Reno, NV, USA |