Maps of Great Basin groundwater geochemistry show distinctive regional spatial patterns. Factors affecting the concentrations
of dissolved constituents include bedrock lithology, location within structural zones, geothermal systems, and surficial playa
deposits and salt lakes. In this study, a large geochemical database of ~51,577 Great Basin groundwater samples from springs
and wells was compiled from multiple sources. These data were uploaded into a geographic information system (GIS) and used
to produce concentration maps for As, B, Ba, Ca, Cl, F, Fe, HCO3, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, SiO2, and SO4. These maps were then examined
to identify geologic factors that might have influenced their concentration, including the presence of geothermal systems.
Lithium sample densities for cations/anions is low so a 50km buffer for this grid was created and values were clipped at that
distance. The point concentration values were extrapolated out to a maximum of 50 km, then clipped off (to a value of "0"
past 50 km).
Citation
Title Great Basin Groundwater Lithium Concentration Map
publication Date
2012-08-31T12:00:00
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individual Name Zehner, R.E. Coolbaugh, M.F. Shevenell, Lisa
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Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
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University of Nevada, Reno MS178, Reno, NV, 89557-0178
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