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Geothermal Energy Potential in Afghanistan

Surface Indications of Geothermal Prospects of Afghanistan

Map shows thermal waters with a surface T of more than 20ºC.

Due to the collision of many Gondwanan microplates moving northwards onto the southern margin of Eurasian plate, the strongest Neotectonic movements and intensive associated hydrothermal activities are evidenced south of the Hindu Kush main axis or the Herat-Panjshir geosuture. Thus, major geothermal manifestations are located along the Herat-Panjshir geosuture and the Chaman-Moqor fault systems in central Afghanistan active terrain.

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