Despite intensive explorations by speleologists, karstic systems remain only partially described as many conduits are not accessible to humans. The classical exploration techniques produce sparse data, leading various uncertainties about the conduit dimensions, essential parameters for flow simulations. Stochastic simulations offer a possibility better assess these uncertainties. In this paper,...

1. Latent EEects in a Hydrogeological Problem In the present study we investigate the data provided by the karstwater level monitoring system, set up in the Transdanubian Mountains, more precisely in the Bakony, the Keszthelyi Mountains and the Balaton-Highland. (Here, like in the sequel, the term karstwater is used for groundwater in karstic areas.) The detailed description of the monitoring s...

Water resources from alpine and other mountainous karst aquifers play an important role for water supply in many European countries. As regulated in the WFD (Water Framework Directive), karstic catchments require sustainable protection. The increasing strains to such regions and the different utilization in the watersheds of karst springs are important triggers to establish early warning system...