The Things We Do for Energy

Iceland sits on a geological hot spot straddling the mid-Atlantic ridge a growing boundary between two of the Earth's tectonic plates. This means that in Iceland the magma molten rock beneath the Earth's crust is close to the surface. This provides a plentiful supply of geothermal energy as well as a natural laboratory for studying high-temperature liquids at drillable depths.

Now researchers are preparing to drill deeper than ever before. They will study supercritical fluids materials that have properties of both liquids and gases. How will this improve Iceland's power production? What are the risks and benefits compared with other energy sources in Iceland? Will they trigger volcanic eruptions?

Join us to hear why scientists believe it is worth risking temperatures of 600 degrees Celsius and over US$4 million to reach this energy source.

You can email in questions and comments in advance or during the event itself by contacting talk@danacentre.org.uk.