Energy, geothermal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009540",
  "term": "Energy, geothermal",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Hot water or steam extracted from geothermal reservoirs in the earth's crust. Water or steam extracted from geothermal reservoirs can be used for geothermal heat pumps, water heating, or electricity generation [Original source: https://www.eia.gov/tools/glossary/index.php?id=G].\n\n2. Energy produced by the internal heat of the earth; geothermal heat sources include: hydrothermal convective systems; pressurized water reservoirs; hot dry rocks; manual gradients; and magma. Geothermal energy can be used directly for heating or to produce electric power.",
  "references": [
    "Federal LCA Commons Elementary Flow List for Life Cycle Assessment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/energy-geothermal/"
}