Geothermal features
Geothermal features are natural phenomena that showcase the Earth's internal heat. They include geysers, which are hot springs that erupt with steam and water; hot springs, where underground water is heated by the Earth's heat and rises to the surface; and fumaroles, which emit steam and gases. These features occur in areas with volcanic activity or tectonic movement, where heat from the Earth's core escapes to the surface. Geothermal energy harnessed from these sources is a sustainable resource for heating and electricity, highlighting the Earth's natural thermal energy.
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Geothermal features are natural phenomena that arise from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface. This heat can create hot springs, geysers, and fumaroles. Hot springs are pools of heated water, while geysers are intermittent jets of hot water and steam that erupt from the ground. Fumaroles release steam and gases. These features occur in geologically active areas, often near tectonic plate boundaries, where molten rock (magma) comes close to the surface. Geothermal energy harnesses this heat for heating or electricity, making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy source.