Includes bibliographical references and index.

A need for alternative energy -- Earth's heat : What is geothermal energy? -- Power from the planet: How do people use geothermal energy -- Sharing the wealth: Is it possible for Iceland to share its alternative resources? -- Tracking the heat: How do researchers find geothermal reservoirs? -- A geothermal future: What are the latest methods for using geothermal energy?

"This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of geothermal energy."--