Story: Geothermal energy

Geothermal fields in the Taupō volcanic zone

Geothermal fields in the Taupō volcanic zone

This map shows the major geothermal fields in the Taupō volcanic zone. The inset map shows the location of Ngāwhā, the only major geothermal field outside the volcanic zone.

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Carol Stewart, 'Geothermal energy - Heat from the earth', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/5418/geothermal-fields-in-the-taupo-volcanic-zone (accessed 19 April 2024)

Story by Carol Stewart, published 12 Jun 2006