{"title":"地磁测量在变质地层地热泉勘探中的应用:以斯里兰卡为例","authors":"M.P. Thilakarathna, A.M.A.M. Abeysinghe, N.D. Subasinghe","doi":"10.1016/j.geothermics.2025.103486","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Magnetic surveys map anomalies by detecting interferences in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by subsurface features. Metamorphic terrains, shaped by intense pressure and temperature, often host fractures and faults that channel fluid flow and are frequently enriched with ferromagnetic minerals. These structures can be effectively identified using ground magnetic surveys due to their distinct magnetic signatures. A magnetic survey was carried out in the Wahawa-Padiyathalawa hot spring area, Sri Lanka, to explore the subsurface geology and structures and their links to thermal discharges. An “Overhauser” magnetometer with GPS was used to collect magnetic data every two seconds across a 15 km² area, avoiding manmade interferences. Anomalies were corrected using International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) values, and Oasis Montaj® software was used for analysis. Filters such as Reduction to Equator (RTE), Pseudo-gravity, and Tilt Horizontal Derivative (THDR) were applied to enhance signals and highlight specific geological features.</div><div>The results reveal that RTE transformation poses challenges in interpreting geological structures due to paired dipoles and signal interference. In contrast, THDR and pseudo-gravity transformations provide clearer views of surface and subsurface features respectively. The hot spring cluster lies within high THDR and pseudo-gravity anomaly zones, indicating a strong relationship to surface and subsurface structural lineaments. The hot spring cluster connects with the surface structural lineaments in the THDR anomaly map. Pseudo-gravity map shows that the dolerite dyke disrupts subsurface fractures, suggesting it acts as a barrier to deep fluid flow and contributes to thermal spring formation. This study highlights the value of ground magnetic surveys, combined with THDR and pseudo-gravity transformations, in mapping structural controls on geothermal springs in metamorphic terrains.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55095,"journal":{"name":"Geothermics","volume":"133 ","pages":"Article 103486"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Use of ground magnetic survey in exploration of geothermal springs in a metamorphic terrain: A case study from Sri Lanka\",\"authors\":\"M.P. Thilakarathna, A.M.A.M. Abeysinghe, N.D. 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Use of ground magnetic survey in exploration of geothermal springs in a metamorphic terrain: A case study from Sri Lanka
Magnetic surveys map anomalies by detecting interferences in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by subsurface features. Metamorphic terrains, shaped by intense pressure and temperature, often host fractures and faults that channel fluid flow and are frequently enriched with ferromagnetic minerals. These structures can be effectively identified using ground magnetic surveys due to their distinct magnetic signatures. A magnetic survey was carried out in the Wahawa-Padiyathalawa hot spring area, Sri Lanka, to explore the subsurface geology and structures and their links to thermal discharges. An “Overhauser” magnetometer with GPS was used to collect magnetic data every two seconds across a 15 km² area, avoiding manmade interferences. Anomalies were corrected using International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) values, and Oasis Montaj® software was used for analysis. Filters such as Reduction to Equator (RTE), Pseudo-gravity, and Tilt Horizontal Derivative (THDR) were applied to enhance signals and highlight specific geological features.
The results reveal that RTE transformation poses challenges in interpreting geological structures due to paired dipoles and signal interference. In contrast, THDR and pseudo-gravity transformations provide clearer views of surface and subsurface features respectively. The hot spring cluster lies within high THDR and pseudo-gravity anomaly zones, indicating a strong relationship to surface and subsurface structural lineaments. The hot spring cluster connects with the surface structural lineaments in the THDR anomaly map. Pseudo-gravity map shows that the dolerite dyke disrupts subsurface fractures, suggesting it acts as a barrier to deep fluid flow and contributes to thermal spring formation. This study highlights the value of ground magnetic surveys, combined with THDR and pseudo-gravity transformations, in mapping structural controls on geothermal springs in metamorphic terrains.
期刊介绍:
Geothermics is an international journal devoted to the research and development of geothermal energy. The International Board of Editors of Geothermics, which comprises specialists in the various aspects of geothermal resources, exploration and development, guarantees the balanced, comprehensive view of scientific and technological developments in this promising energy field.
It promulgates the state of the art and science of geothermal energy, its exploration and exploitation through a regular exchange of information from all parts of the world. The journal publishes articles dealing with the theory, exploration techniques and all aspects of the utilization of geothermal resources. Geothermics serves as the scientific house, or exchange medium, through which the growing community of geothermal specialists can provide and receive information.