First tunnel to a magma chamber could supercharge geothermal power

In Iceland, scientists at the Geothermal Research Cluster (GEORG) are planning to drill into a magma chamber and make scientific history. This project will allow them to study the hidden liquid rock that Earth uses to build its continents, providing our first direct opportunity to do so. While some magma chambers are located just a few kilometers below the Earth’s surface and occasionally leak magma, their exact locations are not commonly known. The drilling project will not only provide valuable scientific insights but could also supercharge geothermal power. This groundbreaking endeavor marks the first journey to the center of the Earth. (100 words)

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26134722-100-worlds-first-tunnel-to-a-magma-chamber-could-unleash-unlimited-energy/

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