Soil gas studies along the Trans-Challis fault system near Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho
Bulletin
2064-LL
By: J. H. McCarthy and T. H. Kiilsgaard
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Abstract
Soil gases were sampled along several traverses that cross the Trans-Challis fault system in central Idaho. Anomalous carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen, hydrocarbon, and sulfur gas concentrations coincide with faults and known mineralized areas. Anomalies in areas not known to be mineralized may reflect undiscovered mineral deposits or concealed faults. Soil gases may be a useful exploration guide for mineral deposits in this terrane.
Suggested Citation
McCarthy, J., Kiilsgaard, T.H., 2001, Soil gas studies along the Trans-Challis fault system near Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho (Version 1.0): U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 2064, iii, 12 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/b2064LL.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Soil gas studies along the Trans-Challis fault system near Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho |
| Series title | Bulletin |
| Series number | 2064 |
| Chapter | LL |
| DOI | 10.3133/b2064LL |
| Edition | Version 1.0 |
| Year Published | 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | iii, 12 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Boise County |
| City | Idaho City |