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|Monday, February 2, 2026Raufarhólshellir, Route 39 (Þrengslin), South Iceland
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Geothermal Primer – Energy Around the Lava Tunnel
Understand Iceland’s geothermal infrastructure and how it coexists with lava fields.
12/2/2025
10 min read
Geothermal Primer
Basics
- Hot water and steam from deep wells
- Turbines convert heat to electricity
- District heating in Reykjavík
Connection: Lava + water + engineering → cozy homes in cold climates.
About the Author
Iceland Travel Expert
I put this guide together to make your Lava Tunnel day simple, insightful, and full of practical tips from the road.
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Geothermal
Energy
Iceland
Plants
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