Characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the Nujiang River near Baoshan in the Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal Belt

Study region: The Nujiang Fault Zone near Baoshan in western Yunnan. Study focus: Major hydrochemical elements and stable isotopes of 15 hot spring water samples are analyzed to reveal hydrogeochemical evolution processes, recharge sources, geothermal conditions, and structural control genesis of th...

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Main Authors: Jingru Ma, Xun Zhou, Yanqiu Wu, Linyang Zhuo, Mengmeng Wang, Yu Liu, Hongfei Xu, Yixuan Wang, Guangbin Tao, Jingwen Cui, Chun Wang, Yanxiang Shi, Tong Zhang, Mengying Chen, Qiqi Liu
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author Jingru Ma
Xun Zhou
Yanqiu Wu
Linyang Zhuo
Mengmeng Wang
Yu Liu
Hongfei Xu
Yixuan Wang
Guangbin Tao
Jingwen Cui
Chun Wang
Yanxiang Shi
Tong Zhang
Mengying Chen
Qiqi Liu
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Xun Zhou
Yanqiu Wu
Linyang Zhuo
Mengmeng Wang
Yu Liu
Hongfei Xu
Yixuan Wang
Guangbin Tao
Jingwen Cui
Chun Wang
Yanxiang Shi
Tong Zhang
Mengying Chen
Qiqi Liu
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description Study region: The Nujiang Fault Zone near Baoshan in western Yunnan. Study focus: Major hydrochemical elements and stable isotopes of 15 hot spring water samples are analyzed to reveal hydrogeochemical evolution processes, recharge sources, geothermal conditions, and structural control genesis of the hot springs. New hydrological insight for the region: Baoshan is experiencing a wave of clean energy development, specifically geothermal energy. The Nujiang Fault Zone, which separates the Tengchong Block from the Baoshan Block, constitutes a low- to medium-temperature geothermal system characterized by numerous hot springs. The hot springs under investigation are located near Baoshan along the Nujiang Fault. Four hydrochemical types have been identified, with HCO3-Ca⋅Mg being the predominant type. The primary components of spring waters originate from the weathering or dissolution of carbonate and silicate minerals, as well as the reverse cation exchange. Stable isotopes indicate that these hot springs are predominantly formed by the atmospheric precipitation during the summer monsoon. The recharge areas are located in the mountainous regions around the Nujiang River, at elevations ranging from 1606 to 2504 m and temperatures between 3°C and 8°C. The estimated temperature of the geothermal reservoir ranges from 73°C to 192°C. During the ascent process, the mixing ratio of cold water is between 60 % and 79 %, and the circulation depth ranges from 1928 to 4221 m. The positive correlation between Li and Cl indicates that hot springs originate from the same parent geothermal fluid controlled by the Nujiang Fault or by two secondary faults intersecting at depths. The hot springs with shallower circulation depths are mainly composed of HCO3-Ca⋅Mg type, while the deeper circulating spring waters consist primarily of HCO3-Na type. The height difference between the discharge location of the hot springs and the surface of the Nujiang River correlates positively with the geothermal reservoir temperature. This paper emphasizes the hydrogeochemical characterization of hot springs within regional fault zones, which holds significant implications for the development and exploration of geothermal systems in similar structural control areas.
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spelling doaj-art-e5c826c41cd74997851e87bf9a23696c2025-08-20T02:31:03ZengElsevierJournal of Hydrology: Regional Studies2214-58182024-12-015610205510.1016/j.ejrh.2024.102055Characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the Nujiang River near Baoshan in the Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal BeltJingru Ma0Xun Zhou1Yanqiu Wu2Linyang Zhuo3Mengmeng Wang4Yu Liu5Hongfei Xu6Yixuan Wang7Guangbin Tao8Jingwen Cui9Chun Wang10Yanxiang Shi11Tong Zhang12Mengying Chen13Qiqi Liu14School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR China; MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR China; Correspondence to: School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Xueyuan Road 29, Beijing 100083, PR China.School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaSchool of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR ChinaStudy region: The Nujiang Fault Zone near Baoshan in western Yunnan. Study focus: Major hydrochemical elements and stable isotopes of 15 hot spring water samples are analyzed to reveal hydrogeochemical evolution processes, recharge sources, geothermal conditions, and structural control genesis of the hot springs. New hydrological insight for the region: Baoshan is experiencing a wave of clean energy development, specifically geothermal energy. The Nujiang Fault Zone, which separates the Tengchong Block from the Baoshan Block, constitutes a low- to medium-temperature geothermal system characterized by numerous hot springs. The hot springs under investigation are located near Baoshan along the Nujiang Fault. Four hydrochemical types have been identified, with HCO3-Ca⋅Mg being the predominant type. The primary components of spring waters originate from the weathering or dissolution of carbonate and silicate minerals, as well as the reverse cation exchange. Stable isotopes indicate that these hot springs are predominantly formed by the atmospheric precipitation during the summer monsoon. The recharge areas are located in the mountainous regions around the Nujiang River, at elevations ranging from 1606 to 2504 m and temperatures between 3°C and 8°C. The estimated temperature of the geothermal reservoir ranges from 73°C to 192°C. During the ascent process, the mixing ratio of cold water is between 60 % and 79 %, and the circulation depth ranges from 1928 to 4221 m. The positive correlation between Li and Cl indicates that hot springs originate from the same parent geothermal fluid controlled by the Nujiang Fault or by two secondary faults intersecting at depths. The hot springs with shallower circulation depths are mainly composed of HCO3-Ca⋅Mg type, while the deeper circulating spring waters consist primarily of HCO3-Na type. The height difference between the discharge location of the hot springs and the surface of the Nujiang River correlates positively with the geothermal reservoir temperature. This paper emphasizes the hydrogeochemical characterization of hot springs within regional fault zones, which holds significant implications for the development and exploration of geothermal systems in similar structural control areas.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221458182400404XGroundwaterHot springHydrochemistryIsotopeGeothermometryYunnan
spellingShingle Jingru Ma
Xun Zhou
Yanqiu Wu
Linyang Zhuo
Mengmeng Wang
Yu Liu
Hongfei Xu
Yixuan Wang
Guangbin Tao
Jingwen Cui
Chun Wang
Yanxiang Shi
Tong Zhang
Mengying Chen
Qiqi Liu
Characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the Nujiang River near Baoshan in the Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal Belt
Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
Groundwater
Hot spring
Hydrochemistry
Isotope
Geothermometry
Yunnan
title Characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the Nujiang River near Baoshan in the Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal Belt
title_full Characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the Nujiang River near Baoshan in the Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal Belt
title_fullStr Characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the Nujiang River near Baoshan in the Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal Belt
title_full_unstemmed Characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the Nujiang River near Baoshan in the Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal Belt
title_short Characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the Nujiang River near Baoshan in the Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal Belt
title_sort characterization of hydrogeochemistry of the hot springs on both sides of the nujiang river near baoshan in the yunnan tibet geothermal belt
topic Groundwater
Hot spring
Hydrochemistry
Isotope
Geothermometry
Yunnan
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221458182400404X
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