geothermal
Heat that rises from the center of the earth is geothermal. If you ever have the chance to dip your toes in a natural hot spring, you can feel that geothermal warmth for yourself!
Anything that's thermal has to do with heat, from the Greek therme. The prefix geo-, or "earth," makes it clear that this type of heat rises from the planet itself. Hot springs are warmed by geothermal energy. Geothermal energy is also a renewable source of heat and power. Many buildings use geothermal heating and it's also a good way to generate electricity.
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of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earthsynonyms: geothermic
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