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The Cool Down

Scientists face danger drilling into live volcano to harness 'million-year energy source': 'Basically, the potential is limitless'

The Cool Down
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Iceland scientists plan to drill into the ground to tap the superheated magma below.

The molten rock can produce enough heat to create geothermal power without planet-warming air pollution if it can be successfully tapped.

About 800 million people live within approximately 60 miles of a live volcano.

Two magma boreholes could replace 18 conventional geothermal ones in Iceland that electrify 30,000 households.

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