Category Archives: interior of the Earth

Geothermal Energy:How It Works

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The centre of the Earth is around 6000 degrees Celsius – hot enough to melt rock. Even a few kilometres down, the temperature can be over 250 degrees Celsius. In general, the temperature rises one degree Celsius for every 36 … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Field of Earth

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The Earth has a substantial magnetic field, a fact of some historical importance because of the role of the magnetic compass in exploration of the planet. Structure of the Field The field lines defining the structure of the magnetic field … Continue reading →

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Putting India on World Petroleum Map

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

India is well-known for its historical civilization, diverse religions, enormous population, spicy food and tasty tea. But discoveries of significant oil and gas resources in recent years have placed the country in the spotlight of the petroleum industry — music … Continue reading →

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Volcanoes

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

A volcano is an opening, or rupture, in a planet’s surface or crust, which allows hot, molten rock, ash, and gases to escape from below the surface. Volcanic activity involving the extrusion of rock tends to form mountains or features … Continue reading →

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