LGRB-BW ISONG: Geothermal Probe Risk Assessment Zones

The Upper Rhine Graben and Vorberg Zone in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, have uncertain subsurface geology. The Landesamt für Geologie, Rohstoffe und Bergbau Baden-Württemberg (LGRB-BW) states that reliable drill profiles cannot be established here, requiring case-by-case assessment for geothermal projects. This dataset, last updated in February 2019, likely maps areas where such assessments are mandated.

Use Cases

• Identify zones requiring regulatory review for geothermal probes based on geological uncertainty.
• Plan geothermal project feasibility based on the risk of encountering anhydrite without gypsum.
• Assess potential ground damage risks in specific areas of the Upper Rhine Graben periphery.
• Reference outdated location assessments for historical planning context.

Strengths

• Provides official guidance from the LGRB-BW, a state geological authority.
• Specifically addresses the tectonically disturbed Upper Rhine Graben and Vorberg Zone.
• Links to explanatory notes for detailed context.

Limitations

• Last updated 2019-02-12 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• The location assessment is noted as not up-to-date for the displayed area.

Provenance

Source

Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie

Freshness

Last updated 2019-02-12 00:00:00

Geography

Upper Rhine Graben and Vorberg Zone, Baden-Württemberg, Germany