Geothermal Energy

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This paper takes a look at the uses of geothermal energy, how it is harnessed, which countries presently use this form of energy, the different types of geothermal reservoirs, and the different processes used for generating power through geothermal energy.

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"According to Godfrey Boyle, geothermal energy "is the natural, internal heat of the earth that is trapped in rock formations deep within the crust, but only a fraction of this vast storehouse of energy can be extracted" (1996, 128), meaning that the sources for this type of renewable energy are not found widely on the earth. Historically, geothermal energy has been used by various cultures and countries for hundreds or perhaps thousands of years, especially in areas where hot springs, geysers and other volcanic activity is widespread. One such country that uses geothermal energy on a daily basis is Iceland, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and just south of the Arctic Circle. In Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, many modern buildings, such as schools, factories and private homes, are heated by geothermal energy which rises to the surface through hot springs which can be found scattered all over the island."

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