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Genetic Analysis of Geothermal Resources and Geothermal Geological Characteristics in Datong Basin, Northern China

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  • Wenlong Zhou

    (Institute of Geophysics and Geomatics, Hubei Subsurface Multi-scale Imaging Key Lab, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Xiangyun Hu

    (Institute of Geophysics and Geomatics, Hubei Subsurface Multi-scale Imaging Key Lab, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Shilong Yan

    (Shanxi Geological Engineering Exploration Institute, Taiyuan 030200, China)

  • Hongdang Guo

    (Shanxi Geological Engineering Exploration Institute, Taiyuan 030200, China)

  • Wei Chen

    (Institute of Geophysics and Geomatics, Hubei Subsurface Multi-scale Imaging Key Lab, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Sijing Liu

    (Institute of Geophysics and Geomatics, Hubei Subsurface Multi-scale Imaging Key Lab, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Chunyan Miao

    (Shanxi Geological Engineering Exploration Institute, Taiyuan 030200, China)

Abstract

Datong Basin is a Cenozoic fault basin located in the central part of the North China Block with strong tectonic activity. The unique geological environment of Datong Basin is believed to have good conditions for the formation of geothermal resources. Based on the research of the classification, genesis and geothermal geological characteristics of geothermal resources, the geological conditions, seismic activity, volcanic activity, geophysical exploration results, terrestrial heat flow and hot springs in Datong Basin are analyzed. The possibility of the occurrence of geothermal resources in Datong Basin is determined, and the genesis and occurrence mechanisms of geothermal resources in Datong Basin are judged. The results show that Datong Basin satisfies the geological geothermal conditions of the formation of geothermal resources and is of great research value. The formation of geothermal resources in the Datong Basin is affected by the uplift of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau and the destruction of the North China Craton. The geothermal resources in Datong Basin are formed by the combination of modern volcanic activity and strong inner-plate tectonic activities. The geothermal system is a combination of convective hydrothermal systems and partial melt systems. At the same time, it is concluded that the key research areas for the occurrence of geothermal resources are mainly in the northeastern part of the basin. It is recommended to carry out detailed and comprehensive exploration of the northeastern part of Datong Basin.

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  • Wenlong Zhou & Xiangyun Hu & Shilong Yan & Hongdang Guo & Wei Chen & Sijing Liu & Chunyan Miao, 2020. "Genetic Analysis of Geothermal Resources and Geothermal Geological Characteristics in Datong Basin, Northern China," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(7), pages 1-19, April.
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