Reactivation of hydrothermal granitic faults: Implications for injection-induced seismicity in EGS
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摘要
We investigate how temperature, and mineral composition jointly control frictional behavior and induced seismicity in granite fault gouges under simulated geothermal reservoir conditions. Laboratory shear experiments on seven Gonghe granitic gouges (2.45–3.6 km depth) in hydrothermal conditions reveal two temperature-dependent slip regimes: velocity-weakening between ≈ 100–250°C, and velocity-strengthening above ≈ 250°C. Gouges richer in tectosilicates show enhanced frictional strength and unstable slip tendencies, while phyllosilicate-rich samples favor stable aseismic slip. Simulations quantify Coulomb failure stress change (ΔCFS) perturbations up to ~0.013 MPa at distances of 1000 m, demonstrating the potential for fault reactivation across the reservoir. These findings clarify the conditions under which granitic pre‑existing faults transition to unstable slip during geothermal operations, offering critical insights into induced seismicity risk.
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Gonghe EGS,Granitic fault,Hydrothermal conditions,Mineralogy,Induced seismicity
稿件作者
Shutian Cao
Tongji University
Fengshou Zhang
Tongji University
Rui Huang
Tongji University
Mengke An
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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