Surface and groundwater hydrochemistry in the mid-Gregory Rift, Kenya : First impressions and potential implications for geothermal systems

Burnside, Neil M. and Montcoudiol, Nelly and Boyce, Adrian J. (2019) Surface and groundwater hydrochemistry in the mid-Gregory Rift, Kenya : First impressions and potential implications for geothermal systems. E3S Web of Conferences, 98. 07004. ISSN 2555-0403 (https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20199807004)

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Abstract

The University of Glasgow has a long tradition of scientific endeavour in the Gregory Rift Valley. This paper details some of the history and inspiration behind current hydrological efforts and details results from a 2016 field excursion to this region. A range of surface and ground waters were sampled and analysed for physical, chemical, and stable isotope composition as scoping investigation into geothermal-related hydrological systems. The results allow us to make some initial observations that will be followed up by additional multi-seasonal data collection. Our initial results show clear chemical and isotopic signals for river, lake, hot spring and Menengai geothermal well waters.

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