Harnessing geothermal energy

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    • Geothermal energy is derived from heat in the Earth's crust
    • It can be harnessed in tectonically active areas
    • Beneath Earth's surface, hot rocks heat up groundwater
    • Steam that is formed is harnessed to generate electricity
    • Locals benefits from cheaper electricity produced locally
    • Locals can be employed to work in the geothermal power plants
    • Examples
      • Most of Iceland's electricity is generated from geothermal power because of the large number of volcanoes in the country
      • In Northen California, the Geysers geothermal field produces enough electricity to meet the power demands of San Francisco