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    "data": {
        "id": 1781426,
        "msgid": "brin-examines-hydrogeochemistry-for-mineral-exploration-and-geological-mitigation-1780854759",
        "date": "2026-06-03 12:19:04",
        "title": "BRIN examines hydrogeochemistry for mineral exploration and geological mitigation",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is investigating the use of hydrogeochemistry to enhance mineral exploration and geological disaster mitigation in Indonesia. The research aims to map groundwater quality and utilise radon gas as an indicator for geothermal energy potential and earthquake monitoring.",
        "content": "<p>The Geological Resources Research Centre of the National Research and\nInnovation Agency (BRIN) is examining the utilisation of\nhydrogeochemistry for mineral exploration and geological mitigation in\nIndonesia. Hydrogeochemistry is a geochemical approach used to determine\nthe origin, character, or quality of water and aquatic resource systems,\nas well as their utilisation.<\/p>\n<p>Iwan Setiawan, Head of the BRIN Geological Resources Research Centre,\nstated during an online discussion in Jakarta on Wednesday that\nhydrogeochemical research for sustainable natural resources has the\npotential to map water quality and layers from the surface to\nunderground aquifers. Furthermore, hydrogeochemical research can serve\nas a form of mitigation and monitoring for ecosystem viability and the\nprevention of declining environmental health, such as by understanding\nthe origin of elements and water within aquatic ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>Iwan added that this research can also be utilised to accelerate the\nuse of geothermal energy by understanding the characteristics of\ngeothermal fluid systems, which have the potential for electricity\ngeneration or direct geothermal use. He explained that the application\nof radon in earth science research is also showing significant\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>According to Iwan, radon, as a naturally occurring radioactive gas,\ncan be used as an indicator in various geological studies, hydrogeology,\ndisaster mitigation, and natural resource exploration. Research\nregarding radon applications has the potential for geothermal\nexploration, particularly by utilising high radon gas concentration\nanomalies to map geological structures or fracture systems related to\nheat sources in volcanic and non-volcanic geothermal systems.<\/p>\n<p>Iwan added that research is also being conducted as a form of\ngeological disaster mitigation by utilising high radon gas anomalies in\nactive fault zones related to tectonic or volcanic earthquake activity.\nHe expressed hope for increased research capacity and collaboration to\ndevelop integrated, technology-based geochemical monitoring and\ninstrumentation. Furthermore, strategic steps for geological hazard\nmitigation\u2014utilising radon gas detection technology and real-time\ngroundwater monitoring\u2014could serve as a guide for decision-making or\nregional development policies, using geochemical research results as a\ndatabase for sustainable spatial planning and environmental\nprotection.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/brin-examines-hydrogeochemistry-for-mineral-exploration-and-geological-mitigation-1780854759",
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