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Do geothermal burn fossil fuels

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/21/2026

NO!!!!

Geo-thermal is 'captured' from volcanic activity. Iceland makes use of geo-thermal heat for its electricity and power.

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4d ago

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