Geothermal Energy

What is geothermal energy and how is it formed?
Geothermal energy is heat from deep inside the Earth. The word "geothermal" comes from the Greek words, "geo" meaning "Earth" and "therme" meaning "heat". It is generated by the Earth's core.

How can we use geothermal energy?
We can use geothermal energy for electricity. Three forms of geothermal energy that are used for human purposes are:
1) natural steam
2) hot water
3) hot, dry rock

Who uses geothermal energy?
Humans use geothermal energy. So do animals. Geothermal energy is used by the public. Both animals and people.

What are hot springs and geysers?
Geyser comes from the word, "geysir," the Icelandic word meaning, "to burst out in violence".
Hot springs are pools of hot water rich with minerals and chemicals.

Where can geothermal energy be found?
Geothermal energy can be found in places with past or present volcanic activity. It occurs mostly in the west, particularly in a pacific area called the Ring of Fire.

Till today, geothermal energy continues to warm the hearts and hands of an appreciative public.