In places where the earth's crust is thin superheated geothermal fluid escapes
to the surface through fissures in the rock. Geothermal generation converts the
heat of naturally occurring steam and hot water into electricity. Everyone who has
seen the clouds of steam at Rotokawa or Mokai north of Taupo will be familiar with
this unique source of renewable energy.
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