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What is Geothermal Energy?
Geothermal energy is produced by the Earth’s internal heat, which accumulates underground in places known as geothermal reservoirs. If properly managed, these reservoirs can provide clean energy indefinitely.
How is it formed?
The Earth’s crust is not smooth; it is divided into eight large plates and more than 20 smaller plates that slowly move and push against each other, at a rate of about 5 to 10 centimeters per year—roughly the same speed at which your fingernails grow.
What is Geothermal Energy used for?
Academic training is one of the central objectives of CEGA. Our goal is to educate and prepare outstanding professionals.
Is Chile a Geothermal Country?
Establishing cutting-edge analysis services is one of CEGA’s central objectives.
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“We work to improve and expand scientific knowledge about geothermal energy in Chile. Our mission is to make geothermal energy a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and economically competitive resource that contributes to the energy needs of Chile and Latin America.”

DIEGO MORATA | CEGA Director
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Establishing cutting-edge analysis services is one of CEGA’s central objectives. The acquisition of sophisticated instruments, previously unavailable in the country, will make it possible to implement and operate a set of world-class laboratories. The equipment will be used by CEGA researchers and students, collaborating institutions in Chile, and also by the international geothermal community. 

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CEGA is made up of a team of researchers from the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Chile, together with scientists from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and other international institutions.

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