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All about geothermal energy.

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  • What is Geothermal Energy? Our earth's interior - like the sun - provides heat

    energy from nature. This heat Geothermal Heat -yields warmth and power that we can use without polluting the environment.

    Geothermal heat originates from Earth's fiery consolidation of dust and gas over 4 billion years ago. At earth's core - 4,000 Km deep - temperatures may reach over 4,000 degree C.

  • Origin of Geothermal Energy Earths Crust

    Heat from core get transferred to surrounding mantle.

    Formation of Magma.

    Less dense magma rises (by convection) moving slowly up toward the earth's crust, carrying the heat from below.

  • Origin of Geothermal Energy Earths Crust

    Magma remains below earth's crust, heating nearby rock and water up to 375 oC.

    This hot water stays deep underground trapped in cracks and porous rocks.

    This natural collection of hot water is called Geo Thermal Reservoir.