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Effects of tidal fluctuations on transient dispersion of simulated contaminant concentrations in a coastal aquifer

Fri, 11/01/2013 -- engeology

When  dealing  with  exploitation,  restoration and  management  of  fresh  groundwater  in coastal  aquifers  the  key  issue  is  saltwater intrusion.
Coastal  aquifer  serves  as  major  sources  for freshwater  supply  in  many  countries  around the  world  and  many  coastal  areas  are  also heavily urbanized, a fact that makes the need for  freshwater  even  more  acute.  Coastal aquifers  are  highly  sensitive  to  disturbance and  inappropriate  management  may  lead  to its  destruction  as  a  source  for  freshwater much  earlier  than  other  aquifers  which  are not connected to the sea.

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coastal aquifer
transient dispersion
tidal cycle
saltwater intrusion
apparent dispersivity
true environmental head
tide
dispersion
contaminant
transport
dispersivity
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