Geothermal Energy ROSA RUIZ

Geothermal Energy  Geothermal energy is the thermal energy that is generated and stored inside earth.  Heat comes from the earth’s mantle and it’s tapped into in order to heat buildings and generate electricity.  Heat can come up to the earth’s surface in hot springs and geysers.

History of Geothermal Energy  There is archaeological evidence that humans first used geothermal resources in North America since the settlement of Paleo-Indians 10,000 years ago.  People have used geothermal heat for centuries and the ability for earth to produce heat has always been around.  The first geothermal energy facility was built in Italy in 1904.

Where it’s found  Geothermal reservoirs are deep underground and are usually found along plate boundaries where volcanoes and earthquakes are concentrated.  In the U.S, most geothermal power plants are located in the western states and Hawaii.  California is the largest known dry steam field in the the world. “The Geysers” reservoir

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How Geothermal Energy is Harnessed  Some ways you can get access to geothermal energy:  Geothermal heat pumps  Direct use of geothermal heat  Power plants  Dry steam  Flash steam  Binary Cycle