Thermal Springs and Geothermal Energy in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and the Surroundings
This book introduces readers to the rich and varied thermal springs of the Tibetan Plateau, which is steadily rising due to the collision of two continental plates. Readers will discover a wealth of information on boiling springs and hot springs, includin
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Zhijie Liao
Thermal Springs and Geothermal Energy in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and the Surroundings
Springer Hydrogeology
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Zhijie Liao
Thermal Springs and Geothermal Energy in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and the Surroundings
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Zhijie Liao International Geothermal Association Beijing China
ISSN 2364-6454 ISSN 2364-6462 (electronic) Springer Hydrogeology ISBN 978-981-10-3484-8 ISBN 978-981-10-3485-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3485-5 Jointly published with Higher Education Press Limited Company, Beijing, China ISBN: 978-7-04-047501-2 Higher Education Press The print edition is not for sale in China Mainland. Customers from China Mainland please order the print book from: Higher Education Press Limited Company Library of Congress Control Number: 2017938290 © Higher Education Press and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018, corrected publication 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publishers, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publishers, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publishers nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publishers remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Preface
Geothermal energy is one of the new and alternative energy resources that have not yet rivaled the main energy resources (hydropower, coal, petroleum, natural gas, or even nuclear). Nevertheless, the Earth is a huge heat reservoir with abundant geothermal energy, which has the potential to impact the energy demand of many countries throughout the world. Due to the difficulty in development and the demanding huge investment, the use of geothermal energy has been very slow before the 1970s. The petroleum crisis in early 1970s was one major factor affecting the study and development of the geothermal energy. During tha
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