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Plus side of volcanoes: geothermal energy Examples of the use of volcanic energy in geothermal power plants. (Score: 1.000)

Distribution of high-temperature (150 C) geothermal resources in California Description and map of geothermal resources in California. (Score: 0.522)

Geothermal industry temperature profiles from the Great Basin Subsurface temperature, well temperature, and well data of geothermal resources in the Great Basin. (Score: 0.509)

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About power generation water use:

Definition: Water that passes through a power plant for electric power generation. [Adapted from USGS link, 2002]

Used for: hydroelectric power generation water use, thermoelectric power generation water use