Geothermal power at Wairākei - Roadside Stories

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Geothermal power at Wairākei - Roadside Stories

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When completed in 1963, Wairākei was one of just two geothermal power stations in the world. However, it has adversely affected the surrounding thermal area -- tourist attractions such as the famous Wairākei geyser and Champagne Pool have come to a halt, and the land is sinking. A nearby prawn farm takes advantage of heat from the power station's waste water. Geothermal energy, http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/geothermal-energy Geyser Valley, 1950s, http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/geothermal-energy/5/...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQt-3yP5f3s&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Wairakei / steam / geothermal / power / energy / hydropower / Taupo / Waikato / electricity / geyser valley / craters of the moon / geyser / prawn / farm / Waikato River / cascade / new zealand / roadside stories / audio / guide / tour / history / tourism / podcast / rugby / culture / education / landmark / attraction / sights / information / kiwis / people / natural

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