大棱镜彩泉，黄石国家公园，怀俄明州，美国 Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (© Ajith Kumar/Getty Images)

大棱镜彩泉，黄石国家公园，怀俄明州，美国 Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (© Ajith Kumar/Getty Images)

我们的能源，我们的星球 'Our Power, Our Planet'

世界地球日

在地球日这一天，让我们前往大自然最壮观的地热奇观之一，位于美国怀俄明州黄石国家公园的大棱镜温泉。这是美国最大的温泉，直径达 370 英尺，水温高达 160 华氏度。这一地热奇观由地表下巨大的黄石火山所产生的强大热能驱动。温泉中色彩斑斓的蓝色、绿色、黄色和橙色环带是由生活在富含矿物质的热水中的嗜热微生物（称为嗜热菌）所形成的。

黄石的地热活动不仅为间歇泉和温泉提供动力，也为可持续能源提供了一个范例。与化石燃料不同，地热能是一种持续且可再生的能源。在我们庆祝地球日之际，“我们的能源，我们的星球”这一主题强调了寻找更清洁能源解决方案的必要性。黄石国家公园的地热力量展示了地球尚未开发的巨大潜能，这一潜力有助于减少碳排放并应对气候变化。大棱镜温泉提醒着我们，我们的星球蕴含着巨大的能量。关键在于如何明智地使用它，为可持续的未来努力。

Earth Day

On Earth Day, let's journey to one of nature's most stunning displays of geothermal power—Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The largest hot spring in the US, it spans 370 feet across and reaches temperatures of 160°F. This geothermal marvel is fueled by the immense heat of the massive Yellowstone volcano beneath the surface. Its vivid rings of blue, green, yellow, and orange are created by heat-loving microorganisms—called thermophiles—that thrive in the mineral-rich waters.

Yellowstone's geothermal activity not only fuels its geysers and hot springs, but also demonstrates a model for sustainable energy. Unlike fossil fuels, geothermal energy provides a continuous and renewable energy source. As we celebrate Earth Day, the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet' highlights the need for cleaner energy solutions. Yellowstone National Park's geothermal forces showcase Earth's untapped potential—one that could help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. The Grand Prismatic Spring serves as a reminder that our planet holds immense power. The challenge is using it wisely for a sustainable future.