Geological and geophysical study of the origin of the warm springs in Bath County, Virginia. Final report, June 1, 1975--April 30, 1976
- 1 January 1976
- report
- Published by Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI)
Abstract
The results of heat flow determinations and a reconnaissance dipole electrical resistivity survey in Bath County are described. A geologic map was compiled based on published maps and supported by reconnaissance geologic mapping in areas where published maps were not available. A regional bipole--dipole electrical resistivity survey was made in order to detect the presence of resistivity lows that might be associated with a geothermal system at depth. A single hole was drilled to a depth of approximately 300 m (approx. 1000 feet) to obtain a heat flow value that is representative of the area. The data were used to attempt to arrive at a model that unambiguously explains the origin of the thermal springs.Keywords
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