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200 10$aHot Springs in Nepal $eHealth Benefits and Geothermal Applications /$fby Mahendra Ranjit
205   $a1st ed. 2022.
210  1$aCham :$cSpringer International Publishing :$cImprint: Springer,$d2022.
215   $a1 online resource (229 pages)
311 08$aPrint version: Ranjit, Mahendra Hot Springs in Nepal Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2022 9783030994990 
320   $aIncludes bibliographical references.
327   $aPart I -- Chapter 1. Hot and Mineral Springs in Nepal -- Chapter 2. Introduction to Hot and Mineral Springs -- Chapter 3. Profile of Hot and Healing Springs in Nepal -- Part II -- Chapter 4. Applications of Geothermal Energy -- Chapter 5. Hot and Mineral Spring Waters for Health Benefits -- Chapter 6. Cultural Aspects of Hot Spring -- Chapter 7. Hot Springs and Tourism Development -- Chapter 8. Public Sector?s Involvement and Prospects of Geothermal Development in Nepal. .
330   $aThis book presents a profile of the majority of hot springs in and around tourist destinations in Nepal. In particular, there is a focus on Pokhara, Jumla, the world- famous Annapurna region, Ruby Valley, and Api Nampa Conservation Area. The chapter on health benefits of mineral hot springs provides a history of hot springs supported by a literature review and case study. Further chapters explore the direct uses of geothermal energy for various purposes and power generation, together with a section on conventional hydrothermal resources. This book is of interest to the general public, students, national and international researchers, energy planners, and health professionals. The book is a valuable tool for sociologists who want to gain insight into the cultural and religious aspects of hot water mineral springs.
606   $aSustainability
606   $aWater
606   $aHydrology
606   $aEnvironmental health
606   $aRenewable energy sources
606   $aBiogeography
606   $aSustainability
606   $aWater
606   $aEnvironmental Health
606   $aRenewable Energy
606   $aBiogeosciences
615  0$aSustainability.
615  0$aWater.
615  0$aHydrology.
615  0$aEnvironmental health.
615  0$aRenewable energy sources.
615  0$aBiogeography.
615 14$aSustainability.
615 24$aWater.
615 24$aEnvironmental Health.
615 24$aRenewable Energy.
615 24$aBiogeosciences.
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