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Geothermal energy is the energy that can be harnessed using the heat that occurs naturally in the Earth. This heat can be found in volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers <ref>[[http://iceland.ednet.ns.ca/schedule.htm]] </ref>. There are very high temperatures in the Earth’s crust that range from 225º F- 600º F <ref>[[http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10470]] </ref>. When ground water is heated—either naturally or through a mechanism that pumps water through the hot areas—steam is produced. This steam can be captured and used to create electricity through a turbine system. | Geothermal energy is the energy that can be harnessed using the heat that occurs naturally in the Earth. This heat can be found in volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers <ref>http://iceland.ednet.ns.ca/schedule.htm[[http://iceland.ednet.ns.ca/schedule.htm]] </ref>. There are very high temperatures in the Earth’s crust that range from 225º F- 600º F <ref>http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10470[[http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10470]] </ref>. When ground water is heated—either naturally or through a mechanism that pumps water through the hot areas—steam is produced. This steam can be captured and used to create electricity through a turbine system. | ||
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Background
Geothermal energy is the energy that can be harnessed using the heat that occurs naturally in the Earth. This heat can be found in volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers [1]. There are very high temperatures in the Earth’s crust that range from 225º F- 600º F [2]. When ground water is heated—either naturally or through a mechanism that pumps water through the hot areas—steam is produced. This steam can be captured and used to create electricity through a turbine system.
[3] Some more stuff...
Types and/or methods
Introduction to the different types... make sure to name them.
Type 1
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Type 2
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Type 3
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Utilized areas
Under-utilized areas
Further reading
References
- ↑ http://iceland.ednet.ns.ca/schedule.htm[[1]]
- ↑ http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10470[[2]]
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