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Geothermal Energy 
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Geothermal Energy 

ByGeo Forward

Geothermal Energy Geothermal energy involves harnessing natural volcanic heat within the Earth’s crust and converting it to electricity aboveground. The “heat beneath our feet” comes from groundwater aquifer systems that flow near molten rock. And the high-temperature groundwater runs through a series of expansion tanks and power turbines to generate electricity. Updated June 3, 2023….

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Geology of Needles, California & Hydrogeology

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