Hot Springs of Japan

We've been talking about the Lithosphere and how we can get energy from it. In some places of the world, geothermal energy is much more prevalent where people get heat from the ground.

Japan is a country on the Pacific ring of fire meaning that it is prone to earthquakes and vulcanism (volcanoes nearby) but it also means that hot magma lies closer to the Earth's surface and this energy can be used for:

• hot baths (spas)
• steam oven
• home heating
• power generation

Below is look at the city of Beppu which is a great spot for taking a bath and seeing hot springs.