A company by the name of Altarock Energy, wanted to use geothermal energy, by pumping water 10,000 feet under the Newberry Volcano. If successful, AltaRock could spin turbines and use renewable energy. During the process, 219 earthquakes were detected, as the water broke through the rocks and made small waterways. This process was called EGS. Enhanced Gemothermal Engineering. Most geothermal energy is found in the Ring of Fire areas. The euqipment for this process if very expensive. However, it can power 10% of America. Unfortunatley Altarock was highly unpopular for damaging the surroundings around the volcano. Eight millions pounds of water had already been pumped underground and people was starting to deem Altarock unsafe.
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Lecher, Colin. "Could a Volcano Power America." Popsci. N.p., 7 June 2013. Web.
How enhanced geothermal engineering can potentionally fuel a power plant. [Image credit: AltaRock Energy, U.S department of energy]
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