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geothermal features  

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  • Geothermal features are surface manifestations of the internal heat of Earth interacting with groundwater. Earth's internal heat developed during the early evolution of the planet, and additional heat is generated by the decay of radioactive elements, primarily uranium, thorium, and potassium. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Geothermal Features]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-SW7RN2K8-6

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