Hydrology, activity, and heat flow of the Steamboat Springs thermal system, Washoe County, Nevada / by Donald E. White.
| Author/creator |
White, Donald Edward, 1914-2002 |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Washington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1968. |
| Description | v, 109 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Geology and geochemistry of the Steamboat Springs area, Nevada Geology and geochemistry of the Steamboat Springs area, Nevada. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | Abstract -- Introduction -- Location -- Purpose and scope -- Fieldwork, methods of study, and acknowledgments -- Previous work -- Definitions -- General relationships -- Some concepts of geometry and hydrodynamics of hot-spring systems -- Summary of general geology -- Isotope geochemistry -- Detailed activity in the thermal area -- Previous observations -- Present activity of natural vents -- Distribution of springs and fumaroles -- Factors controlling discharge -- Influence of barometric pressure -- Nonflowing vents -- Flowing springs -- Barometric influence in other areas -- Explanation of differing responses of Main and Low Terraces -- Effects of precipitation -- Climatic setting of the area -- Seasonal variations -- Yearly variations -- Effects of individual storms -- Influence of earth tides -- Influence of earthquakes -- Geothermal wells and effects on natural vents -- Wells drilled by private interests -- Drill holes, U.S. Geological Survey -- General temperature relationships and the eruption process -- Water supply -- Deposition of calcium carbonate -- Complications of simple behavior -- Other changes in geothermal wells with time -- Influence of producing wells on nearby springs and vents -- INfluence of producing wells on total measured discharge -- Random influences of undetermined origin -- Total discharge of the spring system -- Temperature relationships and circulation patterns of individual areas -- Low Terrace -- Springs -- Drill holes -- Geophysical data -- Circulation within the terrace -- Main Terrace -- Springs -- Drill holes -- Geophysical data -- Circulation within the terrace -- High Terrace -- Sinter Hill -- Silica pit -- Mud Volcano Basin -- Clay quarry-Pine Basin area -- Heat Flow -- Steamboat Springs system -- Truckee Meadows and other nearby basins -- Carson and Virginia Ranges -- Total heat flow and implications -- References -- Index. |
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| General note | Part of illustrative matter fold. in pocket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-105). |
| Issued in other form | Online version: White, Donald Edward, 1914-2002. Hydrology, activity, and heat flow of the Steamboat Springs thermal system, Washoe County, Nevada. Washington, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1968 |
| LCCN | 70604993 |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.16:458-C |
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