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Title A Geophysical Survey of Hot Springs Bay Valley, Akutan Island, Alaska
Authors Wescott, Eugene M.; Turner, Donald L.; Witte, William; Petzinger, Becky
Year 1982
Conference Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
Keywords Exploration; USA; Akutan Island; Alaska; Hot Springs; Geologic Maps; Conductivity; Electrical Conductivity; Silica
Abstract Geothermometry of hot springs in Hot Springs Bay Valley on Akutan Island indicate a common reservoir temperature of 160-190°C. Geophysical exploration of the valley has revealed a probably le hot water reservoir 1.4 km x 0.5 km in area, 40-75 m thick and capped by 40-70 m of impermeable volcanic debris flows. Resistivity of the reservoir rock ranges from 2.2-12 m. High seismic velocity and high resistivity of the basement rock may be due to mineral cementation.
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