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Jon Golla taking measurements

Jon Golla taking measurements

Jon Golla documents measurements taken in the Valles Caldera as part of his research titled "Surface Water Implication of Valles Caldera Geothermal Fluids on Jemez Watershed."

Jon Golla at Soda Dam

Jon Golla at Soda Dam

Water from underground hot springs at Soda Dam in Jemez Springs, N.M. has flowed for centuries at Soda Dam creating a buildup of mineral deposits that has formed a unique and spectacular natural dam that blocks the Jemez River.

UNM student researcher studies hydrogeologic influences of Valles Geothermal System

Project on upper Jemez River focuses on natural trace elements

By Victoria Peña-Parr March 29, 2019

Categories: Front Page Earth & Planetary Sciences Student Success Research

Tags: research

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