Regional investigations conducted in the Soviet times 
have revealed anomalous geothermal sites on the 
territory of Armenia. One of them, related to the 
development area of quaternary volcanism with a lot of 
warm and hot springs is located at the south-east area 
of Syunik highland in Armenia. The site is located at 
watershed of Syunik volcanic highland with the 
absolute altitude of 2800-3000m and a gentle-
undulating relief. 

The purpose of seismic, gravimagnetic, electric, 
geothermal and geological investigations was to prove 
the presence of a geothermal anomaly identified earlier, 
to determine the properties and elements of its 
bedding, as well as to reveal the proven prerequisites 
for the presence of mobile heat carriers. The successful 
solutions of the issues mentioned helped identify the 
location for the first exploratory well, provide a 
justification for its depth up to 2500 m and, by that, to 
minimize the risk of drilling works.

Campus SIAF, SP del Monte Volterrano
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Volterra, Italy