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Geothermal Energy: What It Is & How It Works

Visitors to Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park get a front-row seat at a geothermal energy showcase in action. From this geyser, they soon discover there is much to learn from forces contained below the Earth’s crust. What is geothermal energy? This straightforward description comes from the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). “Heat has been radiating […]

Geothermal Energy Advantages And Disadvantages

To understand geothermal energy, imagine having a fireplace nearby, one which never goes out. The fire we speak of exists at the core of our planet. But let’s look at geothermal energy advantages and disadvantages and more geothermal energy basics for a deeper dive. Earth’s Geothermal Energy Basics The temperature at Earth’s core measures close […]