Before we can utilize the advantages of geothermal energy, power plants need to locate geothermal reservoirs. Geothermal reservoirs are pockets of underground water heated underneath the Earth.
Power plants will have to locate reservoirs first before. Once they have located the reservoirs, they will collect huge amounts of heated water underneath and cool them to produce steam. The steam generates the turbine that helps produce electricity. The problem is how power plants locate potential reservoirs. Thankfully, seismic methods, including seismic monitoring in Berkeley, California, can help identify potential reservoirs.
There are different ways to locate reservoirs.
- Seismic network.
Seismic networks aim to collect data regarding any areas with potential seismic activity. Seismic networks collect data about areas with ground activities by using various waves. They also provide information about earthquakes. Areas with seismic activities are potential sites of reservoirs. - Seismic tomography.
Seismic tomography will help us understand the Earth’s structure by using waves and three-dimensional images. Seismic tomography in Arizona can help detect groundwater reservoirs and areas with high temperatures. - Identifying areas with tectonic and volcanic activities.
When there are major plate boundaries, there are also active volcanoes. Areas with high volcanic or tectonic activity can potentially warm any underground water reservoir.
As a trusted institution for geothermal concerns, we at Geothermal Seismology Group can help power plants locate geothermal reservoirs and other concerns. We also help provide services for seismic activities, including seismic recording in California. Call us for more information about our services.
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