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Aquifer interaction...
Aquifer interactions with a polluted mountain river of Nicaragua
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- Mendoza, Jose Alfredo (författare)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Teknisk geologi,Institutionen för biomedicinsk teknik,Institutioner vid LTH,Lunds Tekniska Högskola,Engineering Geology,Department of Biomedical Engineering,Departments at LTH,Faculty of Engineering, LTH,National Autonomous University of Nicaragua
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- Ulriksen, Peter (författare)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Teknisk geologi,Institutionen för biomedicinsk teknik,Institutioner vid LTH,Lunds Tekniska Högskola,Engineering Geology,Department of Biomedical Engineering,Departments at LTH,Faculty of Engineering, LTH
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- Picado, Francisco (författare)
- Centro para la Investigación en Recursos Acuáticos de Nicaragua
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- Dahlin, Torleif (författare)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Teknisk geologi,Institutionen för biomedicinsk teknik,Institutioner vid LTH,Lunds Tekniska Högskola,Engineering Geology,Department of Biomedical Engineering,Departments at LTH,Faculty of Engineering, LTH
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- 2008
- 2008
- Engelska 10 s.
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Ingår i: Hydrological Processes. - : Wiley. - 1099-1085 .- 0885-6087. ; 22:13, s. 2264-2273
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Abstract
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- The interactions between a stream and nearby shallow aquifers were investigated in a mountain basin being polluted by mercury released during mining in central Nicaragua. Hourly data series of water levels and temperatures were analysed using cross-correlation. Resistivity imaging was used to map the subsurface and to complement the hydrological data interpretation. The results show the complex hydrogeological conditions that characterize the region, with weathering and fractured rock as main contributors to groundwater transport. The resistivity images suggest the presence of two vertical dykes perpendicular to the stream, and zones rich in clay. The data series indicate a rapid response from the aquifers to recharge events, followed by immediate discharge on a yearly basis. Furthermore, alternating periods of stream infiltration and aquifer discharge were identified. This work demonstrates that surface water pollution is a threat to groundwater quality in the area.
Ämnesord
- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Samhällsbyggnadsteknik -- Geoteknik (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Civil Engineering -- Geotechnical Engineering (hsv//eng)
- NATURVETENSKAP -- Biologi -- Ekologi (hsv//swe)
- NATURAL SCIENCES -- Biological Sciences -- Ecology (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- groundwater
- pollution
- Nicaragua
- water
- surface
- cross-correlation
- time series analysis
- resistivity imaging
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