Geochemistry of Thermal Springs from Bhutan Himalaya

Authors

  • Rajan Singh
     Geological Survey of India, Chemical Division, Bangalore - 560078
  • S. S. Kanwar
     No 803, Sector 38-A, Chandigarh - 160014
  • G. S. Jaggi
     Geological Survey of India, Op-WB, Kolkata - 700 016
  • K. N. K. Kartha
     Geological Survey of India, Op Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram - 685 014

Keywords:

Geochemistry, Thermal Springs, Bhutan Himalaya.

Abstract

Geothermal gases, water and local meteoric water samples from six prominent geothermal areas of Bhutan. Himalayas were collected and analysed for H2, He, O2, N2, CH1, CO, NH3 , CO2 and H2S gases, major and minor anions and cations along with pH, Specific Conductance, TDS and total hardness of water respectively. Reservoir temperatures calculated by geothermometry puts these hot springs under intermediate enthalpy resources of geothermal system. The geochemistry of thermal waters divides the hot springs of Bhutan into two categories belonging to Lodiai and Gasa type hot springs.

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Issue

Volume 64 , Issue 2 , August 2004

Section

Research Papers

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Published

2004-08-01

How to Cite

Singh, R., Kanwar, S. S., Jaggi, G. S., & Kartha, K. N. K. (2004). Geochemistry of Thermal Springs from Bhutan Himalaya. Journal of Geological Society of India, 64(2), 191–198. Retrieved from https://www.geosocindia.com/index.php/jgsi/article/view/82886