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When heat is removed from the hot rocks underground (by cycling water down to them) the rocks renew their heat from the nearby lava and magma. It is very rare that this doesn't happen quickly.

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Why is the development of geothermal energy not proceeding more rapidly?

Not everywhere is suitable for geothermal, as it needs suitable hot rocks not too far below the surface of the earth. It is also easier to keep buying and burning coal in existing power stations. Only when the old power stations have to be renewed do business and governments think of renewable energy.


What are some questions about geothermal energy that you would like to explore further?

Some questions about geothermal energy that could be explored further include: How can we increase the efficiency of geothermal power plants? What are the environmental impacts of geothermal energy extraction? How can geothermal energy be integrated into existing energy grids? What are the potential economic benefits of expanding geothermal energy production? How can we improve the technology for harnessing geothermal energy from different types of geothermal resources?


Is geo thermal energy non renewable?

Yes, fundamentally geothermal energy is NOT a renewable resource. The souge heat for geothermal energy is the heat from Earth's core (caused by the fission of heavy, radioactive isotopes). This heat is dissipating and will not be renewed. Also where geothermal energy is extracted, the turnover rate in the crustal rocks is so slow that the heat source is quickly cooled to the point of exhaustion. (Note, highly volcanic areas are an exception to this).


What is the relationship between geothermal power and geothermal energy?

Geothermal power is the electricity generated from harnessing geothermal energy, which is the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface. Geothermal energy is a renewable and sustainable resource that can be used to produce electricity through technologies like geothermal power plants.


Is geothermal from the sun?

Geothermal energy is not directly from the sun. It comes from the heat within the Earth's core due to radioactive decay of elements like uranium and thorium. This heat is continuously produced and used for geothermal energy generation.

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Is hydrogen energy easily renewed?

Yes hydrogen can be easily renewed by separating it from water or extracting it from gasoline


Why is Geothermal renewable energy?

Strictly speaking geothermal energy is not renewable as we can't grow or make new energy to replace it. It is however essentially inexhaustible as it is renewed by processes like radioactive decay and tidal friction in the magma.


Hydroelectricity be renewed?

Yes it can it is just one of many renewable energy here are some: Solar Tide Hydro wind geothermal nuclear


Does Ireland use geothermal energy?

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Heat energy generated within the earth is called what?

my answer is the heat energy is magmaThe heat energy in earths crust is geothermal energy


How is solar energyy easily renewed?

Solar energy is easily renewed because the sun is a virtually inexhaustible source of energy that continuously shines on the Earth. Solar panels capture this sunlight and convert it into electricity without depleting the sun's energy reserves. This process is sustainable and does not contribute to the depletion of natural resources.


Is there anything that uses geothermal energy to produce geothermal energy?

No. Geothermal energy comes from the earth's core!


What are the good things about Geothermal energy?

Its renewableit doesn't polluteit can easily heat the worldITS NOT USED ENOUGH!


Why is the development of geothermal energy not proceeding more rapidly?

Not everywhere is suitable for geothermal, as it needs suitable hot rocks not too far below the surface of the earth. It is also easier to keep buying and burning coal in existing power stations. Only when the old power stations have to be renewed do business and governments think of renewable energy.


Why do we use such a small amount of geothermal energy?

what is geothermal energy?


Is geyser a geothermal energy?

A geyser is the result of geothermal energy.


Does geothermal energy leave waste?

No, geothermal energy has no waste.