oa 3D Seismic Data - Source for Hydraulic Modeling in Geothermal Exploration within Structurally Complex Tectonic Environments

The objective of geothermal exploration activities in the Upper Rhine Graben region - Germany - is the analysis of prominent geological structures, fault zones and karst structures in the deeper underground. Thereby the interest is - different from oil field practice - set on fault zones that should be open and active under recent stress conditions. In conclusion geothermal exploration in the given area is focused on open and high permeable fracture zones.