Groundwater level observations in 250,000 coastal US wells reveal scope of potential seawater intrusion

The authors here investigate in the susceptibility of coastal aquifers to seawater intrusion. Based on 20 years’ worth of observational data, the study finds that 15% of the US coastline is affected by landward hydraulic gradients conducive to seawater intrusion.

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Autores principales: Scott Jasechko, Debra Perrone, Hansjörg Seybold, Ying Fan, James W. Kirchner
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/63f39c6dbe9e4236af61e206ef6cb08f
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Sumario:The authors here investigate in the susceptibility of coastal aquifers to seawater intrusion. Based on 20 years’ worth of observational data, the study finds that 15% of the US coastline is affected by landward hydraulic gradients conducive to seawater intrusion.