Geomorphological Study of the Talumopatu Geothermal Area Gorontalo Regency Gorontalo Province

Abstract

Geomorphological research is urgently needed to be carried out in areas with geothermal potential such as in Talumopatu. Geomorphological analysis was chosen to complete the data in the early stages of the geothermal exploration of the study area. The purpose of this study was to determine the geomorphological characteristics of the study area. This study uses image interpretation methods and field excursions to observe the morphology of the study area. The stages of data processing use software applications based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Geomorphological analysis consists of analysis of morphography, morphometry and morphogenesis. The analysis results are then compiled to produce a geomorphological map that refers to the van Zuidam classification. In accordance with the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that the geomorphological condition of the study area is divided into three parts, namely the Alluvial Plain Unit, Peneplains Unit, and Residual Hills Unit.

Analyzing Seismicity Pattern of the Gorontalo Region and Its Surroundings in the Form of Hypocenter Relocation Using Double Difference Method

“…This condition directly causes the Sulawesi Island tectonic area to experience active plate movements in Gorontalo. The fault area also affects seismicity, such as the Palu-Koro fault affects the South-West Arm of Sulawesi and the Gorontalo fault affects the North Arm of Sulawesi (Hall, 2012;Hamim et al, 2023;Socquet et al, 2006;Tjia, 1978). In addition to several faults, there are subduction models, such as the Sulawesi Sea subduction north of the study area.…”