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The geothermal area of the eastern border of the andes of north Argentina at Tucumán province

La zone géothermique du bord oriental des andes dans la province de Tucuman, dans le nord de l'Argentine

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An Erratum to this article was published on 01 April 1988

An Erratum to this article was published on 01 December 1980

Abstract

At the eastern border of the Andes there is an important thermal area which is known through surface phenomena and drilling. In this area thereis no vulcanism. The thermal phenomena are related to deep tectonic and magnatic activity. The studies of geothermometry carried on in the province of Tucumán (26o–28o lat. S) indicate deep temperatures higher than 200°C at several points. According to these data a geothermal field of economical interest may exist in this area.

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Sur le bord oriental des Andes, il y a une importante aire thermale connue à travers des sources superficielles et des forages. Dans cette région il n'y a pas de volcanisme. Les manifestations thermales sont en relation avec une activité tectonique et magmatique profonde. Les études de géothermométrie faites dans la province de Tucumán (26o–28o lat. S.) montrent des températures profondes supérieures à 220°C. D'après ces données on peut déduire l'existence d'un champ géothermique économiquement intéressant.

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Ricardo, M. The geothermal area of the eastern border of the andes of north Argentina at Tucumán province. Bulletin of the International Association of Engineering Geology 35, 87–93 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02590481

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