First Advisor

Gilbert T. Benson

Date of Publication

1986

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.) in Geology

Department

Geology

Language

English

Subjects

Structural Geology, Faults (Geology) -- Oregon -- Vale Region, Geology -- Oregon -- Vale Region

DOI

10.15760/etd.5468

Physical Description

1 online resource (140 p.)

Abstract

The Vale KGRA is characterized by high heat flow, two to five times higher than the worldwide average, and by numerous hot springs. The hot springs are aligned along faults. This phenomena is typical of a Basin and Range type geothermal system. The hot geothermal fluids migrate upward along the more permeable, fault planes.

The rocks exposed in the Vale area are the Pliocene Chalk Butte formation and the Pleistocene beds of Captain Keeney Pass. Both units are composed of volcaniclastic siltstones, sandstones and conglomerates. The units are differentiated by color, texture and degree of lithification. About 200 meters of the Chalk Butte formation and 100 meters of the beds of Captain Keeney Pass are exposed in the area. Silicification is wide spread in the rocks of the Chalk Butte formation.

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