Volcanoes pose a threat to populations living in their vicinity, yet also have the potential to provide huge amounts of geothermal energy. A new design, known as the VolcanElectric Mask aims to deal with both of these issues; during periods of relative inactivity the technology harnesses the geothermal power of the volcano to generate clean electricity, and during eruptions it works to minimize damage and destruction.
The VolcanElectric Mask takes the form a giant dome which covers the volcano. Hanging down from inside of the dome are screw-like tentacles which are drilled into the earth covering the volcano to monitor temperatures, help to predict eruptions, absorb CO2 and convert it into dry ice, and produce electricity by using the natural heat of the lava below to turn trapped rainwater into steam which can then drive a turbine.
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