Groundwater Base Level Changes and Adjoining Hydrological Systems

Description

The proposed book deals with the role of changing groundwater base level on the adjacent hydrological systems. It summarizes, compiles and compares results of current and paleo base levels, using examples from all over the world. A classification is given for marine or continental groundwater base levels with special attention to those below sea level. The factors controlling base level changes and the methods for their determination are elaborated. Holocene and future changes are discussed with their effect on salinization and flushing mechanisms of groundwater. All topics described in the book are accompanied by examples and references from all over the world. Front Matter....Pages i-ix Introduction....Pages 1-3 The Main Types of Groundwater Base-Level....Pages 5-6 Factors Controlling Base-Level Elevation Changes....Pages 7-19 Methods and Techniques to Define Base-Level Elevation and to Measure and Assess the Effect of Their Variation on Adjoining Groundwater Systems....Pages 21-36 Capturing of Groundwater Basins and Shifts of Divides....Pages 37-41 Salinity, Salination and Freshening of the Different Base-Levels and Their Adjoining Groundwater Systems....Pages 43-54 Paleo, Current and Future Marine Base-Levels....Pages 55-68 Characteristics of Current Continental Endorheic Base-Levels....Pages 69-72 Current Continental Base-Levels Above Sea Level....Pages 73-99 Current Continental Base-Levels Below Sea Level and Distant from the Sea....Pages 101-118 Current Continental Base-Levels Below Sea Level, Located Close to the Sea....Pages 119-165 Back Matter....Pages 167-171