Seismic Emissions Surveys
- Key words
- Exploration; Microseism; Seismic Noise; Ground Noise; Anomaly Mapping; Seismic Emissions
- Location
- Dixie Valley, Nevada; Desert Peak, Nevada
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1984
- Session
- Exploration; Geophysical surveys; Seismic noise surveys; Map
- Language
- English
Abstract
With recent improvements in acquiring, processing and interpreting data, seismic ground noise provides a valuable tool for geothermal exploration. A time domain beam steering array processing technique is employed. This process eliminates the occurrence of false anomalies caused by local geologic amplification effects. Surveys of this type are used to located naturally fractured reservoirs. Results form Dixie Valley and Desert Peak, Nevada correlate well with the location of productive wells or known geology.
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