Abstract
Hot Springs, NC contains a hydrothermal system due to complex tectonic activity within the Appalachian Mountains. Previous studies have mapped several geologic units, which have been folded and faulted, at various outcrops in the area. This study analyzed private water well samples to map the location of the Shady Dolomite Formation northwest of downtown Hot Springs. Four samples were likely collected from within the Shady Dolomite, based on elevated concentrations of Ca2+, Mg2+, and HCO3 , and the geologic contact was between the Shady Dolomite and the Rome Formation was approximated based on changes in groundwater chemistry. The results of this study suggest additional sampling could be conducted to further delineate the geologic contact between these two formations and learn more about the region's tectonic history.
How to Cite
Becker, C., (2021) “Assessing Water Chemistry in Hot Springs, NC to Map the Shady Dolomite Formation”, Capstone, The UNC Asheville Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship 34(1).
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