Physical study of Hévíz peat

  1. F. Armijo 1
  2. J.M. Carbajo 1
  3. J.M. Ejeda 1
  4. F. Maraver 1
  1. 1 Escuela de Hidrología Médica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
Revista:
Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Hidrología Médica

ISSN: 0214-2813

Año de publicación: 2018

Número: 1

Páginas: 117-118

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.23853/BSEHM.2018.0620 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

Otras publicaciones en: Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Hidrología Médica

Resumen

Introduction. The healing properties of Lake Hévíz waters have been known since immemorial time even at the end of the Stone Age. The city and the bath began to develop in the 18th century. Lake Hévíz, is the second largest thermal lake in the world, but biologically the largest active natural lake. Its temperature is affected by the combination of hot and cold thermal waters. The water flows in a cave with a flow of approximately 410 liters per second, with a temperature of 40°C. The biological stability of the lake is shown by the temperature of the water, which has not changed even in the coldest days of winter it does not fall below 24°C, that makes it possible to bathe in the lake all year round. In summer, water temperature can reach 37°C.