Groundwater Resources

Key characteristics of groundwater

The story of groundwater

The 7 slides provide an overview of the key characteristics of groundwater which are relevant to illustrate its role in water resources use and management. Below each slide there is short explanation.

History of Hydrology Lecture.pdf 

Attached are a few articles and books about the history of hydrology and hydrogeology for further reference:

 

Groundwater and surface water are…

and part of the same water cycle

but have also different characteristics

but have also different characteristics

Example: groundwater is our largest…

both in terms of volume and annual flux

but there also myths which do not match…