Geology Research

Geological research at the Great Basin Center focuses on factors controlling the formation of high-temperature geothermal systems in the Great Basin, particularly faulting and proximity to young silicic volcanic centers.  See available data downloads in the list to the right:

 

 

 

 
Geologic GIS Map (GBCGE)
Geologic GIS Data (GBCGE)
Geologic Pubs + Pres (GBCGE)
Great Basin Geoscience Database (UNR Keck Library)
National Geologic Map Database (USGS)
 

 
 

Crustal strain and regional extension leads to normal faulting, which serves as conduit for hot, deep geothermal fluids to reach the surface. James Faulds and Nicholas Hinz of the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology study the relationship between large scale tectonics and local controls on geothermal systems.