Through the Horizon 2020-funded IMPROVE project, European scientists are deploying cutting-edge tools to reveal the Earth's ...

The project is called the Krafla Magma Testbed, or KMT, and the researchers working on it think it could revolutionize volcanology — and how we forecast eruptions.

By delving into the depths of Iceland’s Krafla volcano, researchers are poised to unlock the secrets of magma and redefine the future of geothermal power. With ambitious goals and a commitment to ...

Following Iceland’s Example Elsewhere The Krafla Magma Testbed’s first drilling mission will start in 2026 and focus on volcano monitoring and geoscience exploration. A second drilling mission, ...

Krafla is one of the hottest geothermal fields in the world. Through this process, the goal is to make clean electricity at up to ten times faster than traditional geothermal systems.

In Iceland, where geothermal is a major source of power and heating, the researchers from the Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) will be looking to revolutionize geothermal energy. KMT, which aims to ...

In the valley below, the Krafla power plant supplies hot water and electricity to about 30,000 homes. “The plan is to drill just short of the magma itself, possibly poke it a little bit,” says ...

The cabin’s energy strategy emphasizes sustainability, utilizing geothermal heat and low-carbon materials. This design harmonizes with the environment, serving as a shelter that enhances the ...

The discovery is considered important enough to potentially change the industry In Iceland, geothermal energy isn’t anything new, that said, its true potential has barely been touched, and technology ...

By Michael Franco May 08, 2024 The Krafla Magma Testbed will attempt to harness the power of magma beneath the Earth's surface to generate more efficient geothermal energy ...