"Iceland's Groundbreaking Mission to Harness Unlimited Energy by Drilling into Volcano's Magma Chamber"

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"Iceland's Groundbreaking Mission to Harness Unlimited Energy by Drilling into Volcano's Magma Chamber"
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Scientists in Iceland are embarking on a groundbreaking project to drill into a magma chamber beneath the Earth's surface, potentially revolutionizing geothermal energy. The Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) project, set to begin in 2026, aims to provide direct knowledge of magma chambers and improve our understanding of volcanic activity. If successful, the project could lead to the development of near-magma geothermal power, offering a new, highly efficient form of renewable energy by harnessing the extreme heat from molten rock.

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