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[Jethro Tull]

Originally Posted by freeztar

It is a site rule that you support your claims. Please consider this when making claims such as the one above. Can you provide a link that shows the feasibility of this?

Thanks for the heads up. I have no support for that claim; it is a very big jump and was just part of the book I quoted. Should have noticed such a blaring feasibility problem. I also agree that the statement is quite an exaggeration.

Originally Posted by Moontanman

One big problem with Yellowstone is that it's so far away from everything. transmitting that power to far away areas is difficult and results in much of the power being lost due to resistance in the wires.

Good point. I was thinking more along the lines of storing the power locally, and possibly using it to further advancement in hydrogen technology. You can never get enough energy, and the oil companies and the supporters of "clean coal" want people to perceive scarcity in energy. There is quite an abundance...nuclear reactor in the sky...but for this thread, we will focus on the heat from the Earth.

I'm no expert either, but I see Yellowstone Geothermal Power as a potentially cost efficient endeavor, considering the ridiculous amount of heat generated in the area. One thing I have read about, however, is the seismic activity in the area, which could potentially cause problems with the plants. What do you think about that?