When people think of volcanoes, they often imagine destructive eruptions, lava flows, and ash clouds. However, in Iceland, volcanic activity has become one of the country's greatest natural assets. Instead of relying heavily on coal, oil, or natural gas to keep homes warm, Iceland harnesses the Earth's natural heat through geothermal energy. Naturally heated water from deep underground is pumped to towns and cities, providing heating and hot water to nearly 90 per cent of Icelandic households. This remarkable energy system has transformed Iceland into one of the world's leading examples of renewable energy use and sustainable living.
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