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Were does geothermal energy come from?
Geothermal energy comes from the heat stored beneath the earth's surface in the form of hot water and steam. This heat is generated from the decay of radioactive materials in the Earth's core and from leftover heat from the Earth's formation.
What limits the use geothermal energy?
there are a few places where magma come close to earths surface. Very expensive deep wells must be drilled to tap this energy.
When the shift occurs in the earths crust the energy radiates as what?
When a shift occurs in the Earth's crust, the energy can radiate as seismic waves. These waves travel through the Earth's interior and can be detected and measured by seismographs. Depending on the type of fault movement, the seismic waves produced can be either compressional (P-waves) or shear (S-waves).
What does the earths internal thermal energy come from?
The Earth's internal thermal energy primarily comes from the heat generated during the planet's formation over 4.5 billion years ago, along with radioactive decay of elements such as uranium, thorium, and potassium within the Earth's mantle and core. This heat is continuously being released, contributing to plate tectonics, volcanism, and geothermal activity on the Earth's surface.
What limits the use of geothermal energy?
The main limitations of geothermal energy include the high upfront costs of exploration and drilling, the limited availability of suitable geothermal sites, and the potential for reservoir depletion or cooling over time. Additionally, there are environmental concerns related to the release of greenhouse gases and other pollutants during geothermal operations.
Why does magma come pouring out onto the earths surface?
It pours onto the surface because it wants to.
Where does energy earths most come from?
Directly or indirectly from the sun
Where does all of the earths energy come from?
From a close star called the sun
Where does the energy that drives surface currents come from?
Wind
What is the name of the opening in the earths crust where hot melted rocks from inside the earth come to the surface?
volcano
Were does geothermal energy come from?
Geothermal energy comes from the heat stored beneath the earth's surface in the form of hot water and steam. This heat is generated from the decay of radioactive materials in the Earth's core and from leftover heat from the Earth's formation.
When magma reaches the surface its dissolved gas content increases True or False?
False! The reduction in pressure causes the gasses to exsolve (come out of solution) and escape into the atmosphere, so the dissolved gas content of a magma reduces when it reaches the surface.
How do earthquakes and volcanoes transfer energy from earth's interior to the surface?
During a volcano eruption, theheat energy is transferred through lava to the surface of Earth. The magma may come up to the surface as magma bringing heat energy to the surface.
Where are most of earths volcanoes hidden?
They are mostly hidden underwater because nothing has yet made them erupt and come to the surface.
Where does Earths energy come from?
The vast majority of energy on earth comes from the sun. The remainder is received through solar flares or radiations from other stars.
What effect does erosion have on the Earths surface?
It wears down the high bits (and the bits that come off fills up the low bits).
How can volcanoes cause melted rock?
Volcanoes do not cause rocks to melt, they are just the exit where melted rock come to the earths surface.
