Application of Regional Gravity and Magnetic Data in Yambajan and Gudui Geothermal Fields, Tibet

Abstract

Yambajan geothermal field is the first wet steam field developed in the Chinese mainland. It is also the geothermal power station with the highest elevation in the world. It is rich in geothermal resources and its exploration and development level is relatively high. The Gudui geothermal field is the second largest geothermal display area in Tibet. It is rich in geothermal resources, second only to Yambajan Geothermal field, but its energy construction is relatively backward. In this paper, satellite gravity and aeromagnetic data are used to make a comprehensive comparative analysis of the two regions. The results show that they are both low gravity value areas and weak magnetic, and both of which are located on the fault zone. There is a very obvious relationship between the regional tectonic characteristics and the distribution law of hydrothermal activities, and the tectonic activities provide favorable conditions for the formation of hydrothermal activities. The fault depth in the south of the study area is deeper than that in the north, which is inferred to be caused by plate movement.