Space Daily·4 min read·hard
The Italians named it Devil's Valley because of the steam pouring straight out of the ground. Turns out the steam was the mild part. A few kilometres below it sits enough molten rock to fill Lake Gene
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Brendan Brown
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The Larderello region in Tuscany, Italy, known as 'Devil's Valley,' contains a massive geothermal energy source that has been utilized for power generation since 1911. Recent geological findings suggest the area holds significant potential for clean energy, despite its complex volcanic characteristics.
Beneath Italy's steam vents lies a geothermal powerhouse so vast it could revolutionize how Europe generates clean energy—if engineers can safely tap into it.
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