Chemical, isotopic and geotectonic relations of the warm and cold waters of the Cotronei (Ponte Coniglio), Bruciarello and Repole thermal areas, (Calabria - Southern Italy)

Vespasiano, Giovanni; Marini, Luigi; Muto, Francesco; Auqué, Luis F.; Cipriani, Mara; Rosa, Rosanna De; Critelli, Salvatore; Gimeno, María José Pena; Blasco, Mónica; Ḏotsika, Elissavet; Apollaro, Carmine

doi:10.1016/j.geothermics.2021.102228

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“…Along the southern side, Hercynian migmatitic paragneisses of the Serre Massif crop out [34]. On the crystalline basement, the basin-fill succession starts with Upper Miocene terrigenous and evaporitic deposits, outcropping along the Catanzaro Through eastern edge [35][36][37][38][39] and buried in correspondence with the SEP as testified by two deep offshore wells [40]. The basin-fill stratigraphy passes upward to ~350 m thick Pliocene mudstones and marls (time correlative with the Trubi Formation), paraconformably overlain by a ~200 m thick Upper Pliocene-Lower Pleistocene succession composed of weakly cemented sandstones and mudstones [41].…”

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Shallow Geothermal Potential of the Sant’Eufemia Plain (South Italy) for Heating and Cooling Systems: An Effective Renewable Solution in a Climate-Changing Society

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In this work, the shallow geothermal heat-exchange potential of a coastal plain in southern Italy, the Sant’Eufemia plain (Calabria region), was evaluated. Stratigraphic and hydrogeological data and thermophysical properties of the main geological formations of the area have been averaged over the first 100 m of subsoil to define the thermal conductivity, the specific heat extraction rates of the ground and the geothermal potential of the area (MWh·y−1) for both cooling and heating modes. The investigation revealed that the crystalline bedrock and the saturated conditions of the sedimentary infill mainly control the heat-exchange potential. The range of the geothermal potential in the investigated Sant’Eufemia plain is 3.61–10.56 MWh·y−1 and 3.72–11.47 MWh·y−1 for heating and cooling purposes, respectively. The average depth drilled to supply a standard domestic power demand of 5.0 kW is ~90 m for heating and ~81 m for cooling modes. The different depth also drives the final drilling costs, which range from EUR 3200 to 8700 for the heating mode and from EUR 2800 to 7800 for the cooling mode. Finally, the mean values of drilling depth and costs for both heating and cooling modes are provided for the main municipalities and strategic sites.

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Shallow Geothermal Potential of the Sant’Eufemia Plain (South Italy) for Heating and Cooling Systems: An Effective Renewable Solution in a Climate-Changing Society

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“…In detail, wastewater samples show values < 15 mg / l, while canal samples have slightly higher values (between 16.6 and 17.2 mg / l). Chlorine shows variation between 2.6 and 6.9 mg / l in groundwater samples (FVFR), which is higher respect to super cial and deep aquifer water samples, but lower values of sulphates (Vespasiano et al, 2021). Finally, the values of the bicarbonate ion are higher in groundwater samples (FVFR) respect to the super cial and deep aquifer water samples (around 420 mg / l) (Balestra et al, 2022).…”

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Geochemical and cosmogenic tracers to define the aquifer’s vulnerability: the case study of the alluvial multi- aquifer system of the Friulian plain

Renzo

Rizzo

Telloli

et al. 2022

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The Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region (north of Italy) is characterized by the presence of high-quality freshwater resources which benefit local citizens, animals, and environmental habitats and also agriculture and production activities. In collaboration with the LTA consortium “Livenza Tagliamento Acque”, ENEA and the University of Ferrara, different kinds of waters from wells selected in the Fiume Veneto area were sampled and analysed to characterize them from a geochemical point of view. The results obtained made it possible to support the plans for the protection of water reserves formed by the multi-aquifer system of the high and medium Friuli plain, following the legislation of the water directive. It was also possible to define a circular and sustainable plan for the use of surface water resources respecting the natural recharge balances of aquifers, and the minimum flow of rivers and canals, taking into account the overexploitation due to unauthorized withdrawals. This study based on isotopic geochemistry makes available the estimation of the relationships between recharge capacity and water use of the Fiume Vento area in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. This methodology allows defining the average age of the resources based on the time required for the recharge contributions to compensate for the losses induced by exploitation and resurgence.

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Quantitative Assessment of Geosites and Mine Heritage as a Resource: The Case Study of Lungro Salt Mine (Calabria, Italy)

La Russa,

Patanè,

Apollaro

et al. 2024

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In this work, the old Lungro mining site was studied by applying two classification methods (Brilha and IELIG Method), considering the site-specific scientific, educational, touristic, and degradation aspects, to promote it as a geosite. The results were compared with those from other worldwide areas, and a potential re-evaluation in the tourism sector was suggested, considering historical data and geological issues. The methods used evaluate the Lungro site an average score from a scientific perspective, and from high to very high for the tourist-educational aspects. On the contrary, lower scores were found regarding the degradation of the site due to natural phenomena, led to a lower total score. The obtained results are comparable with other similar restored mining areas, located in various parts of the world which today represent important geotourists sites recognized internationally.Based on these results, the safest, most cost-effective, and straightforward way to preserve and restore the site is by creating a “Geotourism Route.“. This choice would increase awareness of the area, providing the general public, including the curious and “non-experts”, with an understanding of various geological processes and the extensive history of the mine. A campaign to promote and preserve the Lungro site as a geoheritage will be encouraged, with significant implications for tourism at the local, national, and international levels.

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Chemical, isotopic and geotectonic relations of the warm and cold waters of the Cotronei (Ponte Coniglio), Bruciarello and Repole thermal areas, (Calabria - Southern Italy)

Cited by 17 publications

References 59 publications

Shallow Geothermal Potential of the Sant’Eufemia Plain (South Italy) for Heating and Cooling Systems: An Effective Renewable Solution in a Climate-Changing Society

Shallow Geothermal Potential of the Sant’Eufemia Plain (South Italy) for Heating and Cooling Systems: An Effective Renewable Solution in a Climate-Changing Society

Geochemical and cosmogenic tracers to define the aquifer’s vulnerability: the case study of the alluvial multi- aquifer system of the Friulian plain

Quantitative Assessment of Geosites and Mine Heritage as a Resource: The Case Study of Lungro Salt Mine (Calabria, Italy)

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