The Influence of PCO2, Salinity, and Bedrock Type on the Na-K-Ca Geothermometer as Applied in the Clear Lake Geothermal Region, California
- Key words
- Exploration; Brine Technology; USA; California; Clear Lake
- Location
- Clear Lake, California
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1978
- Session
- Exploration; Geothermometers; Geochemical surveys
- Language
- English
Abstract
Variations in estimated temperatures based on Na-K-Ca geothermometry have been investigated as functions of PCO2, salinity, and bedrock type for 45 thermal/mineral waters issuing in the Clear Lake geothermal province. Although many of the waters are rick in HCO3 and CO2, the geothermometer is independent of PCO2. On the other hand, the geothermometer is strongly influenced by salinity which is part controlled by the bedrock type in the Clear Lake region.
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