Micro-Earthquake At Raft River Geothermal Area (1982)

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

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Exploration Activity: Micro-Earthquake At Raft River Geothermal Area (1982)

Exploration Activity Details
Location	Raft River Geothermal Area
Exploration Technique	Micro-Earthquake
Activity Date	1982
Usefulness	not indicated
DOE-funding	Unknown

Exploration Basis

Develop a background seismicity before power production begins

Notes

Local seismic networks were established to monitor the background seismicity prior to initiation of geothermal power production. The Raft River study area is currently seismically quiet down to the level of approximately magnitude one.

References

• Zandt, G.; Mcpherson, L.; Schaff, S.; Olsen, S.   (1 May 1982) Seismic baseline and induction studies- Roosevelt Hot Springs, Utah and Raft River, Idaho