Ice stupas

Santhosh Kumar 22/11/2023

Ice stupas mind map
Context
Ladakh
water crisis
Flash flooding
Decrease in meadows
Pasture for pashmina goats
Source
BBC
Invented by
engineer Sonam Wangchuk
Structure
Resemble Buddhist stupas
Created by
Freezing water in winter
Purpose
Provide water supply in spring
Popularity
Gained in Ladakh
How Ice Stupas work

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