Estimating the Ground Water Resources of Atoll Islands
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Estimating the Ground Water Resources of Atoll Islands
Ground water resources of atolls, already minimal due to the small surface area and low elevation of the islands, are also subject to recurring, and sometimes devastating, droughts. As ground water resources become the sole fresh water source when rain catchment supplies are exhausted, it is critical to assess current groundwater resources and predict their depletion during drought conditions. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Water
سال: 2010
ISSN: 2073-4441
DOI: 10.3390/w2010001