Investigation of the geothermal system in region of Selime (Turkey) by resistivity methods
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La plataforma de Anatolia continúa su desarrollo con actividades tectónicas de alta complejidad en Anatolia Central, conocida como deformación tectónica. Además de las fallas debidas a los movimientos de las placas, también se ven afectados la dinámica de fluidos en el subsuelo y el ciclo térmico. La circulación de masa calentadora juega un papel en el desarrollo de la tectónica de placas. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar el potencial geotérmico de Selime (Aksaray) y sus alrededores. Se aplicó el método de resistividad en estudios de campo para los objetivos. Los campos geotérmicos con alto potencial térmico han sido investigados mediante perfiles de Sondeo Eléctrico Vertical (VES). En el estudio de campo se aplicaron cinco sondeos eléctricos verticales (VES), se observó una resistencia general de (50 – 60) Ωm y se determinó toba Selim a una profundidad de aproximadamente (30-35) m. Una caída repentina de resistencia de (1-2) Ωm debajo de la capa de toba de Selime demostró la existencia de una fuente geotérmica. Cuando se examina con los datos hidrogeológicos, se encuentra presente un fluido térmico con una capa de cubierta impermeable. Como resultado de esta investigación se observó que la masa calentadora afectaba al fluido térmico, indicando que la circulación representaba un sistema poco profundo.
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