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Sedimentary Geothermal Resources in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Texas

Johnston et al., 2020

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13963126668486036568
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Johnston B
Kolker A
Rhodes G
Taverna N
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The objectives of this project were to (1) perform a literature review of sedimentary geothermal resources,(2) identify data sources and develop data-collection methodologies that characterize selected resources,(3) screen sedimentary basins and formations for …
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