GEOTHERMAL-ENERGY PROSPECTING IN EL-SALVADOR

Geochronological and geological studies carried out in El Salvador C. A., located a production geothermal zone to the north of the volcanic belt, in a region named Ahuachapan-Chipilapa. Hydrothermal activity an d geochemical analysis indicate the existence of active geothermal fau lts aligned to the directions South-North and Northwest-Southeast. Rad on mapping in that region covered a total of 8.7 km2 where plastic det ectors were placed 200 m apart. Results confirmed the existence of act ive faults and two producing geothermal wells were located.