Geothermal Energy: Harnessing the Heat beneath Your Feet
Right below your feet is a source of renewable energy that is largely untapped. It heats groundwater by conduction and convection as it travels toward the surface of the earth. Lawrence Livermore National Lab scientists Carol Bruton and John Ziagos explain how geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity or heat buildings.
| Geothermal Energy: Harnessing the Heat beneath Your Feet |
| Related Links |
| Steam Drillers Journey around the globe in search of what is perhaps Earth's most available green energy: geothermal power. |
| Earth: The Power of the Planet This is a BBC documentary series presented by Iain Stewart, telling the story of how Earth works and what makes it so special. |
| Volcano Live This is a BBC documentary series presented by Kate Humble and Iain Stewart, finding out about the awesome power of volcanoes in some of the most geologically active places on Earth. |
| Powering the Future This is a four-part documentary series presented by biologist M. Sanjayan, forecasting the world of energy in the not-too-distant future. |
| Earth Story This is a BBC science documentary series presented by Aubrey Manning, telling the story of our planet and its constantly changing nature. |