CO2 and heat energy transport by enhanced fracture permeability in the Monterotondo Marittimo-Sasso Pisano transfer fault system (Larderello Geothermal Field, Italy …

M Taussi, A Brogi, D Liotta, B Nisi, M Perrini, O Vaselli… - Geothermics, 2022 - Elsevier
Carbon dioxide is one of the most important gasses naturally released from geothermal
systems. Establishing the processes and pathways that regulate the CO 2 diffuse degassing …

[HTML][HTML] Mercury from Icelandic geothermal activity: High enrichments in soils, low emissions to the atmosphere

BA Edwards, PM Outridge, F Wang - Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 2024 - Elsevier
Geothermal activity is a natural source of mercury (Hg) to surface environments, but its
contributions as part of the larger geogenic flux to the global Hg budget are poorly …

Continuous and near real-time measurements of gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: A new approach to investigate the 3D …

J Cabassi, M Lazzaroni, L Giannini, D Mariottini, B Nisi… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
We present the first real attempt to directly and continuously measure GEM through a Lumex
RA-915 M, designed for real-time detection of mercury vapor, mounted on an UAV …

Gaseous mercury evasion from bare and grass-covered soils contaminated by mining and ore roasting (Isonzo River alluvial plain, Northeastern Italy)

F Floreani, V Zappella, J Faganeli, S Covelli - Environmental Pollution, 2023 - Elsevier
High amounts of mercury (Hg) can be released into the atmosphere from soil surfaces of
legacy contaminated areas as gaseous elemental mercury (Hg 0). The alluvial plain of the …

[HTML][HTML] Gas geothermometry, soil CO2 degassing, and heat release estimation to assess the geothermal potential of the Alpehue Hydrothermal Field (Sollipulli …

D Tardani, M Taussi, P Robidoux, P Sánchez-Alfaro… - Geothermics, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Alpehue Hydrothermal Field (AHF) near the Sollipulli Volcano in the Southern
Volcanic Zone of Chile shows promise as a significant geothermal resource. A …

Estimating annual CO2 emissions and building a leakage scenario in a tectonically quiescent area

S Yu, G Chae, SW Kim, HR Kim, CY Kim, G Seok… - Journal of Geochemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Soil CO 2 flux (FCO 2) was intensively measured in a natural CO 2 emission site
located in a tectonically quiescent area, with topographic and geophysical investigation, to …

Shallow portion of an active geothermal system revealed by multidisciplinary studies: The case of Le Biancane (Larderello, Italy)

D Granieri, F Mazzarini, M Cerminara, B Calusi… - Geothermics, 2023 - Elsevier
The natural park of Le Biancane is located in the southern sector of the Larderello-Travale
geothermal field (LTGF). It extends over an approximately 100,000 m 2 area where the …

Deep regional fluid pathways in an extensional setting: The role of transfer zones in the hot and cold degassing areas of the Larderello geothermal system (Northern …

M Taussi, B Nisi, A Brogi, D Liotta… - Geochemistry …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
High‐temperature geothermal areas are often characterized by widespread surficial
manifestations, whose location is strictly controlled by sets of faults of regional relevance …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal desorption technique to speciate mercury in carbonate, silicate, and organic-rich soils

F Meloni, PL Higueras, J Cabassi, B Nisi, D Rappuoli… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermal desorption is a well-assessed technique to speciate mercury (Hg) in soils and
sediments. However, the effects related to the different matrices are still not properly …

[PDF][PDF] A review of the status of organic pollutants in geothermal waters

AE Sunguti, JK Kibet, TK Kinyanjui - J. Nat, 2021 - acapublishing.com
Studies on organic pollutants in geothermal environments have received little attention;
hence this review is necessary. The presence of trace organic pollutants such as benzene …