The Chemistry of Groundwaters in the Jemez Area and a Magnetic Survey of a Potential Source of Magmatic Fluids

Author

David Woltz

Publication Date

5-2-1973

Abstract

The Jemez Mountain area of north-central New Mexico has a geologic history of intense volcanism. Active geologically related phenomena are still present in the form of hot springs and fumaroles. This thesis undertook a study of the concentration of the elements Calcium, Chlorine, Fluorine, Magnesium and Sodium, and the compound Silicon Dioxide in the groundwaters of the Jemez Mountains. The concentrations in some of the waters indicate that they may possess magmatic components. A ground magnetic survey was undertaken to investigate the possibility of intrusions in the area. Data gathered in the survey has been interpreted as an intrusion at depth. Such intrusions may have yielded magmatic fluids to the groundwater of the area and may be responsible for the observed concentrations of the elements and compound previously mentioned.

Degree Name

Earth and Planetary Sciences

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

Albert Masakiyo Kudo

Second Committee Member

George Roger Jiracek

Third Committee Member

J. Paul Fitzsimmons

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Woltz, David. "The Chemistry of Groundwaters in the Jemez Area and a Magnetic Survey of a Potential Source of Magmatic Fluids." (1973). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/eps_etds/416