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Sarah MilicichGeothermal Geologist

Milicich Sarah 2652

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Department

Geothermal Geology & Modelling

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Qualifications

  • MSc, Earth Science
  • BSc, Earth Science
  • PhD, Geology

Areas of expertise

  • Geology: Stratigraphy
  • Geology: Geological mapping
  • Geology: Geochronology
  • Geology: Active fault studies
  • Geology: Geological alteration mapping
  • Geology: 3D modelling
  • Geology: Geothermal
  • Geology: Fractures, FMI
  • Geology: Image log processing & interpretation
  • Geology: Log analysis
  • Geology: Drillcore logging
  • Geology: Borehole Image Analysis
  • Geology: Fluid inclusion studies
  • Geology: Stable Isotope Geology
  • Geology: Drill core curation and initial logging

Major Publications

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  • Massiot, C.; McNamara, D.D.; Milicich, S.D.; Villamor, P.; McLean, K.; Sepulveda, F.; Ries, W.F. 2021. Fracture permeability in a pervasively fractured rock mass : the role of regional tectonics at Te Mihi, Wairakei Geothermal Field, New Zealand, Proceedings, World Geothermal Congress 2020+1, April-October 2021 : 10 p.. 10 p.
  • Climo, M.D.; Milicich, S.D.; Doorman, P.; Alcaraz, S.A.; Seward, A.M.; Carey, B.S. 2021. Geothermal use inventory update – data, visualisation and information, Proceedings, World Geothermal Congress 2020+1, April-October 2021 : 11 p.. 11 p.
  • Milicich, S.D.; Massiot, C.; McNamara, D.D.; Sepulveda, F. 2021. Volcanic texture identification and influence on permeability using borehole resistivity image logs in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand, Proceedings, World Geothermal Congress 2020+1, April-October 2021 : 12 p.. 12 p.
  • Milicich, S.D.; Chambefort, I.; Simpson, M.P.; Wilson, C.J.N.; Alcaraz, S.A.; Calibugan, A.; Bardsley, C.; Morales, A.G. 2021. Geology, geochronology, alteration and geochemistry of the Rotokawa geothermal system, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand, Proceedings, World Geothermal Congress 2020+1, April-October 2021 : 12 p.. 12 p.
  • Milicich, S.D.; Mortimer, N.; Villamor, P.; Wilson, C.J.N.; Chambefort, I.; Sagar, M.W.; Ireland, T.R. 2021. The Mesozoic terrane boundary beneath the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand, and potential controls on geothermal system characteristics, New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 64(4): p. 518-529. DOI: 10.1080/00288306.2020.1823434. p. 518-529
  • Massiot, C.; Milicich, S.D.; Miller, C.A.; Bertrand, E.A.; Caratori Tontini, F.; Kilgour, G.N.; Bignall, G.; Villamor, P. 2021. Scientific drilling in the Taupo Volcanic Zone? Exploring intense volcanic and geothermal processes in a rapidly rifting arc, Proceedings, World Geothermal Congress 2020+1, April-October 2021 : 13 p.. 13 p.
  • Milicich, S.D.; Chambefort, I.; Wilson, C.J.N.; Alcaraz, S.A.; Ireland, T.R.; Bardsley, C.; Simpson, M.P. 2020. A zircon U-Pb geochronology for the Rotokawa geothermal system, New Zealand, with implications for Taupo Volcanic Zone evolution, Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 389: article 106729. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2019.106729. article 106729
  • McNamara, D.D.; Milicich, S.D.; Massiot, C.; Villamor, P.; McLean, K.; Sepulveda, F.; Ries, W.F. 2019. Tectonic controls on Taupo Volcanic Zone geothermal expression : insights from Te Mihi, Wairakei Geothermal Field, Tectonics 38(8): p. 3011-3033. DOI: 10.1029/2018TC005296. p. 3011-3033
  • Milicich, S.D.; Chambefort, I.; Wilson, C.J.N.; Charlier, B.L.A.; Tepley, F.J. 2018. The hydrothermal evolution of the Kawerau geothermal system, Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 353: p. 114-131. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2018.01.012. p. 114-131
  • Milicich, S.D.; Pearson-Grant, S.C.; Alcaraz, S.A.; White, P.A.; Tschritter, C. 2018. 3D Geological modelling of the Taupo Volcanic Zone as a foundation for a geothermal reservoir model, New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 61(1): p. 79-95. DOI: 10.1080/00288306.2017.1407346. p. 79-95
  • Milicich, S.D.; Clark, J.P.; Wong, C.; Askari, M. 2016. A review of the Kawerau Geothermal Field, New Zealand, Taupo Volcanic Zone geothermal systems, New Zealand: Exploration, science and development : p. 252-265. DOI: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2015.06.012. p. 252-265
  • Milicich, S.D.; Wilson, C.J.N.; Bignall, G.; Pezaro, B.; Bardsley, C. 2013. Reconstructing the geological and structural history of an active geothermal field : a case study from New Zealand, Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 262: p. 7-24. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2013.06.004. p. 7-24

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