geothermal resources

Contains eighty-four photographs of volcanic phenomena, focusing on the regions of the Hawaiian Islands, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, California and the Southwest, and Yellowstone and the northern mountain states, with information on the geologic background of each site, myths surrounding volcanoes, and comments by the authors.

Presents a discussion, with illustrations and photographs, of the various ways geothermal energy can be used, such as for agriculture, industry, and residential heating, and examines the problems with burning fossil fuels.

Discusses the uses of heat and energy from volcanoes, geysers, fumaroles, and hot springs.

Learn about the sources, harnessing, and workings of geothermal energy, and what the future holds for this reliable, renewable energy source.

This extensive volume examines the possibility of a cleaner and more energy efficient future by detailing the historic and emerging technologies behind some the most promising alternative resources.

Explains such dynamic forces of nature as volcanoes, fumaroles, hot springs, and geysers.

Describes the utilization of geothermal power as an alternative energy source, including its efficiency, how it affects the environment, and the future of geothermal power.

An introduction to geothermal energy and bioenergy that explains the history, technology, and uses of these sources of energy.

An introduction to water and geothermal energy that describes what they are, discusses their benefits, examines wave energy, and provides a related map and time line.

Photographs, illustrations, and diagrams describe the concepts and issues related to geothermal energy and how scientists are attempting to make it more available.