The map of permanent natural electric field of Russia

Abstract

The article describes a direct connection between the natural electric potential and the dynamics of the temperature of volcanoes using the examples of observation of the natural electric potential on the surfaces of volcanoes. If the upper part of the volcano is hotter, positive potential anomalies are recorded, and conversely, if the lower part of the volcanoes is hotter, negative anomalies of the same potential are recorded. At the same time, the temperature processes occurring at great depths, as a rule, are closely related to long-lived deep faults. Therefore, observations of the natural potential over these faults will allow controlling the dynamics of deep temperature processes. Given this new direction of the natural potential method and its effective application in the search for non-ferrous metal ores, there is a need to create the map of the natural electrical potential of Russia. As a result, small-scale map would allow us more precise limitation of ore fields and purposefully search for previously undiscovered deposits of metal ores. In addition, a small-scale map would make it possible to most accurately track the development of deep tectonic fault zones and to study them in relation to volcanic activity and seismic events. In this regard, the method of natural electric potential hodograph is considered as one of the possible ways to predict seismic events.