geothermal energy
Definition
Super-heated water or steam from earth's interior utilized in running the turbines of a conventional power plant to generate electricity. Such plants are usually small and suitable only for the needs of a local community. Iceland, Italy, New Zealand, Russia, and the US are among the few countries having the right-sized geothermal energy fields.
geothermal energy is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
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