Josep Cristià Linares Bayo

Geothermal energy power can be obtained by harnessing the heat inside the Earth.

The interior of the Earth is hot and the temperature increases with depth. Sometimes the hot water rises to the surface or as vapor , such as geysers or hot springs, used since the Romans.

Roman baths in Cartago (Tunis)

Currently, the progress in technology allow drilling and pumping exploit geothermal energy in many countries.

Main geothermical zones in the world

Geothermical zone in Hells Gate, New Zealand

Pipes Mokai geothermal station , New Zealand

Geothermical station in Iceland

The power of geysers and vapor

Geyser at rest, Iceland

Geyser Strokkur, Iceland

Steam jets in Timanfaya (Canary Islands, Spain)

Geisers, a natural source

Conclusions

• Geothermal energy is being used in more than 30 countries in the world, specially in Europe.

• Luckily, geothermal power is increasing a lot nowadays.

• New technologies are developing a modern energy for a future which is renewable and alternative, respectful with environment.

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