Mining the earth's heat in the basin and range
Bulletin. Geothermal Resources Council
By: John H. Sass
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Abstract
The Geothermal Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is revisiting the Basin and Range Province after a hiatus of over a decade. The Basin and Range is a region of Neogene extension and generally high, but regionally and locally variable heat flow. The northern Basin and Range (Great Basin) has higher mean elevation and more intense Quaternary extension than does the southern Basin and Range, and a somewhat higher average heat flow. Present geothermal electric power generation (500+ MW) is entirely from hydrothermal systems of the Great Basin. The USGS is seeking industrial partners to investigate the potential for new hydrothermal reservoirs and to develop the technology to enhance the productivity of existing reservoirs.
Suggested Citation
Sass, J.H., 1995, Mining the earth's heat in the basin and range: Bulletin. Geothermal Resources Council, v. 24, no. 4, p. 125-129.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Mining the earth's heat in the basin and range |
| Series title | Bulletin. Geothermal Resources Council |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1995 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Geothermal Resources Council |
| Publisher location | Davis, CA, United States |
| Contributing office(s) | Volcano Hazards Program |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 125 |
| Last page | 129 |