Hydrochemical features of thermal waters in Kur-Gabyrry and Ganykh-Ayrichay interfluve region
Studied areas are characterized with complicated geological structure. The formation of thermal waters in Mesozoic-Cenozoic sediments is impacted by a number of factors, particularly tectonic penetration of Ganykh-Ayirichay deep fault. By their chemical composition the thermal waters in Kur-Gabyrry and Ganykh-Ayrichay interfluves are predominantly of natrium-chloride and potassium-chloride type. The gas composition of thermal waters in the territory differs by the depth and distribution area of separate components (nitrogen, methane, hydrogen sulfide etc.). The concentration of thermal waters in the territory is also quite various. The temperature of thermal waters in Kur-Gabyrry and Ganykh-Ayrichay interfluves on the Earth surface reaches up to 50 оС and is characterized with high recovery rate and dynamic regime. In this view, thermal waters can be used as an alternative source of thermal energy in the regions’ economy. Moreover, thermal waters have industrial significance. In a modern sanatorium-resort complex they may be used medicinally.