Monitoring of thermal activity in southwest Yellowstone National Park
Friedman II, Norton DR, Hutchinson RA. 1988. Monitoring of thermal activity in southwest Yellowstone National Park. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Open-File Report. 88-532. Denver, CO
Monitoring of the thermal activity in Yellowstone National Park is being carried out for two reasons. The first is to obtain baseline information on the natural variations in activity against which to assess possible future impacts of geothermal, oil and gas and other types of development adjacent to the park. The second is to determine changes in activity in response to both seismic activity and to the movement of magma in and adjacent to the park. Because of the proximity of the Island Park Geothermal Area to the southwestern portion of Yellowstone National Park and the possibility of the future development of this resource, particular emphasis in this investigation was placed in this part of the park.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Friedman, I; Norton, Daniel; Hutchinson, Roderick
- Date of Issue
- 1988
- Units
- HIST , YELL
- Keywords
- calibration, Chemistry, Chlorine (Cl), Discharge, ehistory, Geology, Geothermal Studies, Geysers, History, Hydrothermal Activity, Magma, Monitoring, pH, Seismicity, Springs, Staff gauges, Thermal activity, Water Temperature, weirs