Geothermal

Below is a list of publications related to Geothermal. Select a publication number to access more detailed information and their respective files available for download.

DDS 20

Cameron, C.E., Crass, S.W., and AVO Staff, eds., 2022, Geologic Database of Information on Volcanoes in Alaska (GeoDIVA): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Digital Data Series 20, https://doi.org/10.14509/geodiva. https://doi.org/10.14509/30901

RDF 2021-7

Herbst, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2021, High-resolution lidar data for Pilgrim Hot Springs, western Alaska, collected August 15, 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-7, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30659

RDF 2020-9

Emond, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2020, Pilgrim Hot Springs CSAMT measurements, Seward Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-9, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30472

IC 79

Werdon, M.B., 2019, The Mineral Resources section at DGGS: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 79, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30158

RI 2015-2

Larsen, J.F., Neal, C.A., Schaefer, J.R., Kaufman, A.M., and Lu, Zhong, 2015, The 2008 phreatomagmatic eruption of Okmok Volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska: Chronology, deposits, and landform changes: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2015-2, 53 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29405

RI 2014-5

Stelling, P.L., Beget, J.E., Gardner, J.E., and Schaefer, J.R., 2014, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Fisher volcano, Unimak Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2014-5, 32 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:500,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/29146

P 1810

Bacon, C.R., Neal, C.A., Miller, T.P., McGimsey, R.G., and Nye, C.J., 2014, Postglacial eruptive history, geochemistry, and recent seismicity of Aniakchak volcano, Alaska Peninsula: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1810, 74 p.

SR 66

Swenson, R.F., Wartes, M.A., LePain, D.L., and Clough, J.G., 2012, Fossil fuel and geothermal energy sources for local use in Alaska: Summary of available information: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Special Report 66, 144 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:3,700,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/24264

GMC 383

Alaska Earth Sciences, 2010, Makushin Geothermal Project ST-1R, A-1, D-2 Core 2009 re-sampling and analysis: Analytical results for anomalous precious and base metals associated with geothermal systems: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Materials Center Data Report 383, 1 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/21681

GMC 366

Alaska Earth Sciences, 2009, Makushin Geothermal Project ST-1R Core 2009 re-sampling and analysis: Analytical results for anomalous precious and base metals associated with geothermal systems: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Materials Center Data Report 366, 1 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/20282

RI 2008-1 v. 1.0.1

Reifenstuhl, R.R., and Decker, P.L., eds., 2008, Bristol Bay-Alaska Peninsula region, overview of 2004-2007 geologic research: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2008-1 v. 1.0.1, 223 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/17921

P 1732-B

Coombs, M.L., Neal, C.A., Wessels, R.L., and McGimsey, R.G., 2006, Geothermal disruption of summit glaciers at Mount Spurr Volcano, 2004-6: An unusual manifestation of volcanic unrest, in Haeussler, P.J., and Galloway, J.P., eds., Studies by the U.S. Geological Survey in Alaska, 2005: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1732-B, 33 p.

PIR 2006-1

Barker, J.C., 2006, Evidence for geothermal tungsten & germanium mineralization in Eocene coal and associated sediments, Fort Hamlin Hills, area, interior, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2006-1, 24 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/14862

C 1142

Schneider, J.L., ed., 1997, 1996 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1142, 70 p.

PR 114

Motyka, R.J., Liss, S.A., Nye, C.J., and Moorman, M.A., 1994, Geothermal resources of the Aleutian arc: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 114, 17 p., 4 sheets, scale 1:1,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2314

C 1102

Schneider, J.L., ed., 1993, 1993 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1102, 70 p.

PR 113

Solie, D.N., and Tannian, Fran, eds., 1993, Short Notes on Alaskan Geology 1993: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 113, 99 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2304

PR 113D

Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., 1993, Fumarolic gas chemistry (1982) and thermal spring water chemistry, Crater Peak (1985), Mount Spurr, Alaska, in Solie, D.N., and Tannian, Fran, eds., Short Notes on Alaskan Geology 1993: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 113D, p. 31-40. https://doi.org/10.14509/2308

C 1091

Bohn, D., and Schneider, J.L., eds., 1992, 1992 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1091, 65 p.

PDF 93-0

DGGS Staff, 1992, Estimated mineral potential of lands available for state selection 1991-1993: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 93-0, 189 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1549

RI 92-1

Nye, C.J., Motyka, R.J., Turner, D.L., and Liss, S.A., 1992, Geology and geochemistry of the Geyser Bight Geothermal area, Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 92-1, 85 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:24,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2480

C 1072

Schneider, J.L., ed., 1991, 1991 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1072, 69 p.

PR 111

Reger, R.D., ed., 1991, Short Notes on Alaskan Geology 1991: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 111, 98 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2291

RI 90-3

Romick, J.D., 1991, The igneous petrology and geochemistry of northern Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 90-3, 53 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2471

C 1056

Schneider, J.L., ed., 1990, 1990 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1056, 67 p.

C 1040

Schneider, J.L., ed., 1989, 1989 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1040, 70 p.

RI 88-14

Motyka, R.J., Queen, L.D., Janik, C.J., Sheppard, D.S., Poreda, R.J., and Liss, S.A., 1989, Fluid geochemistry and fluid-mineral equilibria in test wells and thermal-gradient holes at the Makushin geothermal area, Unalaska Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-14, 90 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2462

RI 88-3

Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., 1988, A geological, geochemical, and geophysical survey of the geothermal resources at Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-3, 115 p., 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/2444

C 1023

Bohn, D., ed., 1988, 1988 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1023, 57 p.

RI 88-18

Liss, S.A., Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., 1988, Alaska geothermal bibliography, currently updated to 1995: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-18, 44 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2466

PDF 88-7

Liss, S.A., 1988, Geothermal regulations and statutes: December 1987: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 88-7, 167 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1356

RI 88-3A

Motyka, R.J., Wescott, E.M., Turner, D.L., Swanson, S.E., Allely, R.D., and Larsen, Mark, 1988, Introduction and summary of geothermal investigations in Hot Springs Bay, Akutan, Alaska, in Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., A geological, geochemical, and geophysical survey of the geothermal resources at Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-3A, p. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.14509/2445

RI 88-3C

Swanson, S.E., Turner, D.L., Romick, J.D., and Motyka, R.J., 1988, Geology of Hot Springs Bay Valley Akutan Island, Alaska, in Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., A geological, geochemical, and geophysical survey of the geothermal resources at Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-3C, p. 29-37. https://doi.org/10.14509/2447

RI 88-3D

Wescott, E.M., Witte, William, Turner, D.L., and Petzinger, Becky, 1988, Geophysical surveys Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska, in Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., A geological, geochemical, and geophysical survey of the geothermal resources at Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-3D, p. 39-65. https://doi.org/10.14509/2448

RI 88-3E

Wescott, E.M., Turner, D.L., Witte, William, and Petzinger, Becky, 1988, Helium and Mercury soil surveys Hot Springs Bay Valley, Akutan Island, Alaska, in Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., A geological, geochemical, and geophysical survey of the geothermal resources at Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-3E, p. 67-75. https://doi.org/10.14509/2449

RI 88-3F

Motyka, R.J., Moorman, M.A., and Poreda, R.J., 1988, Geochemistry of thermal springs and fumaroles, Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska, in Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., A geological, geochemical, and geophysical survey of the geothermal resources at Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-3F, p. 77-104. https://doi.org/10.14509/2450

RI 88-3G

Motyka, R.J., Wescott, E.M., Turner, D.L., and Swanson, S.E., 1988, Appraisal of geothermal potential of Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska, in Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., A geological, geochemical, and geophysical survey of the geothermal resources at Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-3G, p. 105-115. https://doi.org/10.14509/2451

C 1012

Bohn, D., ed., 1987, 1987 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1012, 59 p.

PR 93

Motyka, R.J., and Moorman, M.A., 1987, Geothermal resources of southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 93, 1 sheet, scale 1:1,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2274

PDF 86-52

Romick, J.D., 1986, The igneous petrology and geochemistry of northern Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-52, 84 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1227

PDF 86-60

Updike, R.G., 1986, Engineering geology, technical feasibility study, Makushin geothermal power project, Unalaska, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-60, 273 p., 17 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/1238

PDF 86-60A

Combellick, R.A., 1986, Engineering geology of the proposed site for a geothermal power plant on Unalaska Island, Alaska, in Updike, R.G., Engineering geology, technical feasibility study, Makushin geothermal power project, Unalaska, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-60A, p. A1-A10, 3 sheets, scale 1:24,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/1239

PDF 86-60H

Reeder, J.W., 1986, Ground stability, in Updike, R.G., Engineering geology, technical feasibility study, Makushin geothermal power project, Unalaska, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-60H, p. H1-H11, 3 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/1246

PDF 86-80

Nye, C.J., Swanson, S.E., and Reeder, J.W., 1986, Petrology and geochemistry of Quaternary volcanic rocks from Makushin Volcano, central Aleutian arc: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-80, 123 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/1270

PDF 86-82

Wiltse, M.A., 1986, Radon hazard assessment orientation survey, Circle Hot Springs area, phase 1: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-82, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1272

PDF 85-48

Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., 1985, Geological, geochemical, and geophysical surveys of the geothermal resources at Hot Springs Bay valley, Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-48, 136 p., 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/1149

C 970

U.S. Geological Survey, 1985, 1985 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 970, 58 p.

PDF 85-15C

Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1985, Resource information - Copper River basin land-use plan, mineral and energy resources: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-15C, 4 sheets, scale 1:250,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/1098

PDF 85-31

Wescott, E.M., and Turner, D.L., 1985, Preliminary report on the investigation of the geothermal energy resource potential of the eastern Copper River basin, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-31, 113 p., 4 sheets, scale 1:63,360. https://doi.org/10.14509/1124

PDF 85-34

Romick, J.D., 1985, The igneous petrology and geochemistry of northern Akutan Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-34, 90 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1127

PDF 85-59

Jacob, K.H., and Boyd, T.M., 1985, Analysis of data from a temporary seismic network on Unalaska Island: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-59, 47 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1160

PDF 85-65

Wescott, E.M., Turner, D.L., Nye, C.J., Beget, J.E., and Motyka, R.J., 1985, Preliminary report on geothermal resource investigations at Mt. Spurr, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-65, 22 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1166

PDF 86-59

Motyka, R.J., Queen, L.D., Janik, C.J., Sheppard, D.S., Poreda, R.J., and Liss, S.A., 1985, Fluid geochemistry and fluid mineral equilibria in test wells and thermal gradient holes at the Makushin Geothermal area, Unalaska Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-59, 155 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1237

PDF 84-51

Motyka, R.J., and Queen, L.D., 1984, 1983 and 1984 Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys geothermal fluids sampling and well logging at the Makushin geothermal area:: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 84-51, 50 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1081

RI 84-3

Nye, C.J., Queen, L.D., and Motyka, R.J., 1984, Geologic map of the Makushin geothermal area, Unalaska Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 84-3, 2 sheets, scale 1:24,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2362

RI 84-23

Queen, L.D., 1984, Lithologic log and hydrothermal alteration of core from the Makushin Geothermal area, Unalaska, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 84-23, 8 p., 1 sheet, scale 1 centimeter = 1 meter. https://doi.org/10.14509/2382

SR 36

Barnwell, W.W., and Pearson, K.S., 1984, Alaska's resource inventory 1984: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Special Report 36, 62 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2635

C 940

U.S. Geological Survey, 1984, 1984 annual report on Alaska's mineral resources: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 940, 54 p.

RI 83-15

Motyka, R.J., Moorman, M.A., and Poreda, R.J., 1983, Progress report - thermal fluid investigations of the Makushin geothermal area: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 83-15, 52 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2354

MP 8

Motyka, R.J., Moorman, M.A., and Liss, S.A., 1983, Geothermal resources of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 8, 1 sheet, scale 1:2,500,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/671

AOF 163

Reeder, J.W., 1982, Hydrothermal resources of the northern part of Unalaska Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 163, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/98

AOF 140

Kline, J.T., 1981, Surficial geology of lower Pilgrim Valley and vicinity, western Seward Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 140, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/60

AOF 144

Motyka, R.J., Moorman, M.A., and Liss, S.A., 1981, Assessment of thermal spring sites, Aleutian arc, Atka Island to Becharof Lake--preliminary results and evaluation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 144, 179 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/64

AOF 127

Motyka, R.J., Moorman, M.A., and Reeder, J.W., 1980, Assessment of thermal spring sites in southern southeastern Alaska - Preliminary results and evaluation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 127, 75 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/44

C 790

Muffler, L.J.P., ed., 1979, Assessment of geothermal resources of the United States - 1978: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 790, 170 p., 3 sheets.

GR 55

Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1977, Short Notes on Alaskan Geology - 1977: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Report 55, 50 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/391

GR 55E

Motyka, R.J., 1977, Katmai Caldera: Glacier growth, lake rise and geothermal activity, in Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Short Notes on Alaskan Geology - 1977: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Report 55E, p. 17-21. https://doi.org/10.14509/396

MP 6

Conwell, C.N., and Schell, L.C., 1977, Energy Resource Map of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 6, 1 sheet, scale 1:2,500,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/669

AOF 94

Dobey, P.L., McGee, D.L., and DGGS Staff, 1976, Economic and geologic studies of the Beluga-Capps area and geologic resource occurrences in other areas of the proposed Cook Inlet land trade: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 94, 89 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360. https://doi.org/10.14509/190

MP 26

Pessel, G.H., 1975, Rediscovery of the Reed River Hot Spring: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 26, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/728

SR 4

Eakins, G.R., 1970, Mineralization near Stepovak Bay Alaska Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Mines and Geology Special Report 4, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2603

P 492

Waring, G.A., Blankenship, R.R., and Bentall, Ray, 1965, Thermal springs of the United States and other countries of the world; a summary: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 492, 400 p.

PE 49-8

Thomas, B.I., 1948, Tolovana Hot Springs (Livengood): Alaska Territorial Department of Mines Prospect Evaluation 49-8, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1933

MR 193-0

Alaska Territorial Department of Mines, 1947, Miscellaneous letters, memos and reports regarding the Third Judicial Division: Alaska Territorial Department of Mines Miscellaneous Report 193-0, 202 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/966

IR 195-38

Roehm, J.C., 1945, Preliminary report of investigations in the Juneau and Petersburg precincts and itinerary of J.C. Roehm: Alaska Territorial Department of Mines Itinerary Report 195-38, 10 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/580

MR 192-7

Roehm, J.C., 1942, Preliminary report of certain potential placer areas on Seward Peninsula-economic aspects and problems: Alaska Territorial Department of Mines Miscellaneous Report 192-7, 146 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/964

MR 192-5

Roehm, J.C., 1940, Some operations and geology - Seward Peninsula: Alaska Territorial Department of Mines Miscellaneous Report 192-5, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/962

MR 194-10

Roehm, J.C., 1939, Report on the Aniak-Tuluksak mining district: Alaska Territorial Department of Mines Miscellaneous Report 194-10, 52 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/980

MR 195-4

Alaska Territorial Department of Mines, 1921, The gold placers of parts of Seward Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Territorial Department of Mines Miscellaneous Report 195-4, 78 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/993

WSP 418

Waring, G.A., Dole, R.B., and Chambers, A.A., 1917, Mineral springs of Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Supply Paper 418, 124 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360.