Environmental isotope hydrology of the Dixie Valley geothermal system, Dixie Valley, Nevada

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Author
Ingraham, Neil L.
Advisor
Campana, Michael E.
Date
1982
Type
Thesis
Department
Geological Sciences & Engineering
Degree Level
Master's Degree
Degree Name
Hydrology
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Abstract
Stable isotopic samples were analyzed from rain, snow, springs, irrigation wells, and two deep geothermal wells. The stable isotopic analysis indicate that meteoric water from the mountains surrounding Dixie Valley continually recharges the geothermal reservoir by fracture flow.
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http://hdl.handle.net/11714/1389
Subject
hydrogeology
hydrology
Dixie Valley
groundwater
hot springs
geothermal system
stable isotopic analysis
stable isotopes
tritium
environmental isotope
recharge
 
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Committee MemberJacobson, Roger L.; Skau, C. M.
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