Description:
The present Arizona geothermal energy program was initiated in
response to prior geothermal research and reconnaissance programs conducted
primarily under the aegis of the federal government. The initial program
was extremely limited in scope, but expansion during the past year to
six months has been both rapid and continuing. Early on the program was
expanded to include the entire state of Arizona.
During the period covered by this report, February 1 to April 30, 1978,
a third geologist, James C. Witcher, joined the professional staff, and
William L. Weibel began as a half-time graduate assistant.
Two projects were completed during this quarter. The chapters in
this report, Preliminary Map - Geothermal Energy Resources of Arizona by
W. R. Hahman , Sr. and Thermal Gradient Anomalies in Southern Arizona by
Salvatore Giardina, Jr. and J. N. Conley, detail the results. Following
these are project reports on continuing phases of the overall program.
Report contains preliminary geothermal resource map of Arizona; geothermal well temperatures, and thermal gradient models for multiple locations in Arizona, and a ranking of geothermal resources. Also, a Landsat lineament map of Arizona.