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GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION IN GREECE

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This paper provides a comprehensive review of geothermal exploration taken place in Greece and provide an integrated presentation of all geological, geochemical, and geophysical surveys that have been carried out, especially the geothermal areas which are most suitable for geothermal power generation. The examined areas are the islands of the Aegean volcanic arc Milos, Nisyros and Santorini, the North Aegean islands of Miocene volcanism Lesvos and Chios, the island of Samothraki and the basins of Nestos, Xanthi and Alexandroupolis.

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