Geothermal Energy Resource

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012290",
  "term": "Geothermal Energy Resource",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Power generation using natural steam derived from the Earth's internal heat.\n\n2. Heat within the earth. The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because heat is continuously produced inside the earth. People use geothermal heat for bathing, to heat buildings, and to generate electricity. [DOE U.S. Energy Information Administration Geothermal Explained at https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.php?page=geothermal_home",
  "references": [
    "USGS Geology in the Parks Glossary",
    "EPA EV-Natural Environments-Natural Resources"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/geothermal-energy-resource/"
}