Review of structural characteristics of geothermal systems and geophysical exploration of geothermal resources in Beijing area

XiaoDong LEI, WenJun CUI, Wei GUAN, Chen LI, Juan LI, Yu ZHAO

Prog Geophy ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (6) : 2447-2459.

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Prog Geophy ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (6) : 2447-2459. DOI: 10.6038/pg2025HH0537

Review of structural characteristics of geothermal systems and geophysical exploration of geothermal resources in Beijing area

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Geophysical exploration is a vital methodology for investigating the structural characteristics of geothermal systems. In recent years, Beijing geothermal geophysical exploration has made significant progress in the study of fault structure scale and extension characteristics, pre-Cenozoic basement morphology, reservoir burial depth and caprock thickness, spatial range of intrusive rocks and their transformation characteristics to reservoirs. Distinct integrated geophysical explorations are necessary for two typically different systems-namely convective type systems in uplifted orogenic belts and composite sedimentary basin systems, due to their contrasting geological configurations. Emerging technologies, particularly wide field electromagnetic methods and microtremor surveys, provide effective solutions for resolving complex geothermal geological structures and should be prioritized for implementation. The systematic collection and testing of rock physical property samples have provided foundational data for the quantitative assessment of geothermal resources and detailed structural inversion in the Beijing region.

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Geothermal / Geophysics / Gravity / Wide field electromagnetic method / Microtremor survey / Fault

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XiaoDong LEI , WenJun CUI , Wei GUAN , et al . Review of structural characteristics of geothermal systems and geophysical exploration of geothermal resources in Beijing area[J]. Progress in Geophysics. 2025, 40(6): 2447-2459 https://doi.org/10.6038/pg2025HH0537

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