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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[[http://iceland.ednet.ns.ca/schedule.htm]] </ref>. The high temperatures 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> and occur in these areas due primarily to the decay of radio-active isotopes that occur within the rocks in the Earth's crust <ref> Duffield, Wendell A. and Sass, John H. Geothermal Energy—Clean Power From the Earth’s Heat. U.S. Geological Survey: Circular 1249</ref>. The surrounding ground water can then be heated, or water can be pumped into the hot areas to produce | 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>. The high temperatures 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> and occur in these areas due primarily to the decay of radio-active isotopes that occur within the rocks in the Earth's crust <ref> Duffield, Wendell A. and Sass, John H. Geothermal Energy—Clean Power From the Earth’s Heat. U.S. Geological Survey: Circular 1249</ref>. The surrounding ground water can then be heated, or water can be pumped into the hot areas to produce steam. This steam is what is captured to be 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]. The high temperatures range from 225º F- 600º F [2] and occur in these areas due primarily to the decay of radio-active isotopes that occur within the rocks in the Earth's crust [3]. The surrounding ground water can then be heated, or water can be pumped into the hot areas to produce steam. This steam is what is captured to be used to create electricity through a turbine system.
[4] 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]]
- ↑ Duffield, Wendell A. and Sass, John H. Geothermal Energy—Clean Power From the Earth’s Heat. U.S. Geological Survey: Circular 1249
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