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What do volcanoes have to do with geothermal energy?

Answer 1

A basic answer is...

...that all of the molten rock (lava) inside the Earth emits thermal energy, or heat. This energy is known as geothermal energy.

One form of energy that can be converted into electrical energy is heat, and volcanoes produce a lot of heat.

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Answer 2

Evan Abrahamson

Volcanoes are closely associated with geothermal energy because they often occur in areas with high geothermal activity. The heat generated by magma beneath the Earth's surface can be harnessed to produce geothermal energy. Geothermal power plants typically tap into underground reservoirs of hot water or steam created by volcanic activity to generate electricity or provide heating for buildings. Therefore, the presence of volcanoes indicates potential sources of geothermal energy.

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