description Newberry Volcano fumaroles Overview
Newberry Volcano fumaroles are steam and volcanic-gas vents associated with the hydrothermal system inside or around Newberry Volcano's caldera in central Oregon. They are part of a broader geothermal area that also includes hot springs and drilled wells. The site became the focus of enhanced-geothermal research because high temperatures were encountered but natural fluid production was limited. In 2012, a deep well was used in an experiment intended to circulate water through fractured hot rock and assess its potential for energy production.
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Where are the Newberry Volcano fumaroles located?
They are associated with the hydrothermal system in and around the caldera of Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. The fumaroles occur alongside other geothermal features, including hot springs and drilled wells.
What comes out of a Newberry Volcano fumarole?
A fumarole is a vent that releases steam and volcanic gases. The exact gas mixture and temperature can vary between vents, so it should not be treated as ordinary harmless steam.
Are Newberry Volcano fumaroles part of a larger geothermal system?
Yes. They are one visible part of Newberry's broader hydrothermal area, which also includes hot springs and wells drilled to investigate or use geothermal heat.
Why has the Newberry Volcano geothermal area attracted attention?
Its combination of volcanic heat, fumaroles, hot springs, and drilled wells makes it important for studying and evaluating geothermal resources. The system lies inside the caldera of a large Cascade volcano in Oregon.
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