Premium
Chemical and isotopic assessment in volcanic thermal waters: Cases of Ischia (Italy) and São Miguel (Azores, Portugal)
Author(s) -
Morell Ignacio,
PulidoBosch Antonio,
Daniele Linda,
Cruz José Virgilio
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
hydrological processes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.222
H-Index - 161
eISSN - 1099-1085
pISSN - 0885-6087
DOI - 10.1002/hyp.7042
Subject(s) - volcano , seawater , geology , geochemistry , volcanism , period (music) , boiling , earth science , oceanography , hydrology (agriculture) , paleontology , chemistry , physics , acoustics , tectonics , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry
Isotopic fractionation of 10 B/ 11 B provides a sound tool for identifying hydrogeochemical processes in complex areas, owing to its ability to discriminate between various scenarios. In addition, the occurrence of boron as a minor element in areas of active volcanism allows its use in comparison with concentrations of other conservative or non‐conservative ions. This allows the detection of water mixtures of diverse origin and temperature, deep or shallow, including fresh water, seawater and even brines. This tool was applied in studies of the volcanic islands of Ischia and São Miguel, across widely differing geographical and climatic contexts. Five groups of waters have been identified in Ischia Island: marine, transition, hot carbonated, cold carbonated and fresh waters. For São Miguel Island the identified groups are cold carbonic, hot carbonic, boiling and acidic boiling waters. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.