What is geothermal energy

Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth. ...
The adjective geothermal originates from the Greek roots γη (ge),
meaning earth, and θερμος (thermos), meaning hot. Earth's internal
heat is thermal energy generated from radioactive decay and
continualheat
 How is geothermal energy
generated
1. Geothermal power plants, which use heat from deep inside
the Earth to generate steam to make electricity.
2. Geothermal heat pumps, which tap into heat close to the
Earth's surface to heat water or provide heat for buildings.