Scientists aim to drill into a volcano's magma chamber to unleash powerful energy
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Scientists in Iceland are aiming to drill 1.3 miles into the earth's crust to a volcano's magma chamber in order to source huge amounts of geothermal energy.
Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
With over 200 volcanoes, Iceland is already a leader in geothermal energy where heat or hot water vapor is extracted and separated into liquid water and steam. The steam is then run through turbines that produce electricity used to power and heat its many greenhouses, used for its high levels of local food production, as well as for heating. Around 90% of homes in Iceland are heated by geothermal energy, according to Energy Transition, a green energy website. You can send tips to michael.dorgan@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @M_Dorgan.