The Power of Water: A Study on the Integration of Geothermal and Glacial Resources in Iceland

This study discusses the uses of Iceland’s geothermal and glacial water resources and their impacts. Iceland’s exceptional geographical location provides residents with their main source of energy: water. The water resources provide for a unique lifestyle that directly influence Iceland’s residents...

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Main Authors: Martorella, Julianna E., Vargas, Genesis
Other Authors: martorej
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: Scholarly Commons 2018
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Online Access:https://commons.erau.edu/discovery-day/db-discovery-day-2018/poster-session/49
https://commons.erau.edu/context/discovery-day/article/1295/viewcontent/Genesis_Vargas_IcelandPoster.pdf
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Summary:This study discusses the uses of Iceland’s geothermal and glacial water resources and their impacts. Iceland’s exceptional geographical location provides residents with their main source of energy: water. The water resources provide for a unique lifestyle that directly influence Iceland’s residents and tourists. Harvesting the natural energy takes careful planning for the integration of technology to prevent significant, negative environmental impacts. These natural water resources has places an emphasis on sustainable living