Characterization of groundwater systems : key concepts and frequent misconceptions (English)

The note characterizes groundwater systems, reviews key concepts and frequent misconceptions, and explains how aquifers differ from one another. Groundwater flows generally take place in a myriad of interconnected pores, or fractures, and, it is estimated aquifer replenishment vary with river-flow diversion or control, modifications to surface water irrigation, changes in natural vegetation or crop type in recharge areas, reduction in leakage from...

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Foster,James Stephen;

Garduno,Hector;

Kemper,Karin Erika;

Nanni,Marcella;

Tuinhof,Albert;
Document Date
2003/01/01
Document Type
Brief
Report Number
30090
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2004/10/05
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Characterization of groundwater systems : key concepts and frequent misconceptions
Keywords
Aquifer

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Foster,James Stephen; Garduno,Hector; Kemper,Karin Erika; Nanni,Marcella; Tuinhof,Albert.

Characterization of groundwater systems : key concepts and frequent misconceptions (English). GW Mate briefing note series ; no. 2 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/973251468782372255

Characterization of groundwater systems : key concepts and frequent misconceptions (English)

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