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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE FORM
10-QSB FOR THERMAL EXPLORATION COMPANY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 9/30/95 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> THERMAL EXPLORATION COMPANY
       
                             
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