Thermal Gradient Holes At Kilauea East Rift Geothermal Area (Thomas, 1986)

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

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Exploration Activity: Thermal Gradient Holes At Kilauea East Rift Geothermal Area (Thomas, 1986)

Exploration Activity Details
Location	Kilauea East Rift Geothermal Area
Exploration Technique	Thermal Gradient Holes
Activity Date	1978 - 1987
Usefulness	useful
DOE-funding	Unknown

Exploration Basis

This study was conducted as part of the Geothermal Resources Assessment Program initiated in 1978

Notes

Two phases of exploratory drilling were conducted in the Lower East Rift Zone. The first phase was done with relatively little surface exploration data. The second phase was done after somewhat more geoscience information had been acquired. The results this exploratory drilling program proved that a commercially viable geothermal resource is feasible.

References

• Donald M. Thomas (1 January 1986) Geothermal Resources Assessment In Hawaii