Analysis and interpretation of gravity data from the Aluto-Langano geothermal field of Ethiopia

• Autorzy: Saibi H. , Aboud E. , Ehara S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The Aluto-Langano geothermal field is located in the central southern portion of Ethiopia within the Ethiopian Rift Valley. The gravity of the area was surveyed in an attempt to delineate the subsurface structure and to better understand the relationship between the geothermal systems and the subsurface structure. The gravity data were analyzed using integrated gradient interpretation techniques, such as the Horizontal Gradient (HG), Source Edge Detection (SED), and Euler Deconvolution (ED) methods. These techniques detected many faults that were compared with the mapped faults in the surface geology. The results of the present study will lead to an improved understanding of the geothermal system in the study area and aid the future geothermal exploration of the area.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

gravity; Aluto-Langano; geothermal field; subsurface structure; Ethiopia

• Wydawca: Instytut Geofizyki PAN ; Springer
• Czasopismo: Acta Geophysica
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 60, no. 2
• Strony: 318--336
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 26 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Saibi H.

autor

Aboud E.

autor

Ehara S.

• Laboratory of Exploration Geophysics, Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan,

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