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The temperature of the earth's interior increases by one degree every 60 feet down.
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The temperature increase with depth in the Earth's interior is known as the geothermal gradient. While the rate varies by location and geological conditions, a commonly cited approximation is 1°C increase per approximately 30-35 meters (about 100 feet) of depth. The statement 'one degree every 60 feet' is a reasonable approximation.