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2.6 What are the geological hazards that might influence whether a geothermal resource is
developed?
2.7 Where on Earth does the highest heat flow occur? Why is it unlikely it will be developed
in the near future for power generation?
2.8 What would be better as a geothermal resource: dry sand or fully saturated sand?
2.9 What regions in the United States are best suited for geothermal power facilities?
Why? What regions are the least suited?
2.10 Are Brazil and China likely to develop large-scale geothermal power plants in the near
future? What about Chile? Why?

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