Geothermal Powers

These nations generate the most geothermal power, based on their percentage of total power
produced (including fossil fuels and other renewable sources).
1. Iceland (30%)
2. Philippines (27%)
3. El Salvador (25%)
4. Costa Rica (14%)
5. Kenya (11%)

The Fumaroles
There are no geysers at The Geysers, one of the most productive geothermal plants in the world.
The California facility sits on fumarolesvents in the Earths crust where steam and other gases
(not liquids) escape from the Earths interior.

Ring of Geothermal
Geothermal energy sources are often located on plate boundaries, where the Earths crust is
constantly interacting with the hot mantle below. The Pacifics so-called Ring of Fire and East
Africas Rift Valley are volcanically active areas that hold enormous potential for geothermal
power generation.

Balneotherapy
Balneotherapy is the treatment of disease by spa watersusually bathing and drinking. Some
famous spas in the United States that offer balneotherapy include Hot Springs, Arkansas, and
Warm Springs, Georgia. The most famous balneotheraputic spa in the world, Iceland's Blue
Lagoon, is not a natural hot spring. It is a manmade feature where water from a local geothermal
power plant is pumped over a lava bed rich in silica and sulfur. These elements react with the
warm water to create a bright blue lake with alleged healing properties.