Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research (JESR)
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)

The Identification of the Way Ratai Geothermal System and Menanga Fault Through Derivative Analysis and 3D Modeling of Gravity Data: Case Study in Tanggamus Regency, Lampung

Ilham Dani (Unknown)
Virna Amelia (Unknown)
Rifanny Dwi Anwar (Unknown)
Nayla Julita Putri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jun 2026

Abstract

The gravity method is one of the most commonly used geophysical exploration methods for deep ground structure, especially in the geothermal prospect area. In this study the Way RataiGeothermal System and Menanga Faulthave been successfully identified in PesawaranRegency, Lampung Province using full Bouguer anomaly informations. The interpretation process was also performed through the First Horizontal Derivative (FHD), besides the Second Vertical Derivative (SVD) to emphasize anomalies whilst mapping density contrast limits related with fault and fracture-zones. The subsequent step was to predict the rock density distribution and to assist in interpreting the subsurface geology, 3D modelling was conducted. Results of interpretations show a low density area related to the Way Ratai geothermal system and linear anomaly patterns, which are believed to correspond the Menanga Fault. These results indicate that there are permeable bodies which act as pathways for the hydrothermal fluids to migrate. The tectonic control has been proved to be the significant preparation mechanism for geothermal system. In general, it has proved that the derivative or 3D modeling of the gravity method would be viable in geothermal survey.

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ojs

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Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

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The focus and scopes of JESR is on but not limited to Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences, Chemical and Environmental, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Computer and Information Technology, Electrical and Telecommunication, Civil and Geodetic Engineering, Architecture and Urban ...