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connected with or produced by the heat inside the earth
- Geothermal energy is harnessed by tapping into hot underground reservoirs to generate electricity.
- Geothermal springs, such as those found in Yellowstone National Park, are heated by the Earth's internal heat.
- Geothermal heating systems use the natural warmth of the Earth to heat buildings in colder climates.
- Geothermal drilling involves extracting heat from underground sources for various industrial processes.
- Geothermal hotspots, like Iceland and New Zealand, are areas where the Earth's heat is particularly accessible.
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