Geothermal gas compositions in yellowstone National Park, USA
Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
By: D.S. Sheppard, A.H. Truesdell, and C. J. Janik
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Abstract
Gas samples collected between 1974 and 1986 have been analysed for the ten major components. Samples have been collected almost exclusively from the tops of pools, which has degraded the value of the data, and limited inter-comparisons to the relatively insoluble components, Ar, N2, CH4, H2 and He. A general gas distribution pattern in the park, in terms of these components, shows the major heat source(s) to underlie the Gibbon and Mud Volcano areas with all other geothermal areas having gas compositions consistent with a general north-south water flow. Shoshone Basin gases show a large range of compositions and these are analysed in detail. The patterns conform to that which would be expected from an east-west flow or fluid with progressive boiling and subsequent dilution. ?? 1992.
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Sheppard, D., Truesdell, A., Janik, C.J., 1992, Geothermal gas compositions in yellowstone National Park, USA: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, v. 51, no. 1-2, p. 79-93.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Geothermal gas compositions in yellowstone National Park, USA |
| Series title | Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1992 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research |
| First page | 79 |
| Last page | 93 |