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What is saltwater intrusion?
What is saltwater intrusion?
Saltwater intrusion is the movement of saltwater into fresh aquifers under the influence of groundwater development.
How does excessive pumping contribute to saltwater intrusion?
How does excessive pumping contribute to saltwater intrusion?
Excessive pumping leads to the lowering of the water table, contamination of wells, and the formation of a zone of contact between freshwater and seawater.
What are the geological factors affecting saltwater intrusion?
What are the geological factors affecting saltwater intrusion?
Geological factors include lithology, geomorphology, hydraulic gradient, rate of groundwater extraction, flooding seawater from paleo seawater, preservation of paleo seawater in clayey layers, and potential pathways such as fractures, deep-seated faults, and lineaments.
What is the significance of saltwater intrusion in relation to drinking water scarcity?
What is the significance of saltwater intrusion in relation to drinking water scarcity?
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What are the natural hazards associated with excessive withdrawal of freshwater resulting in saline water intrusion?
What are the natural hazards associated with excessive withdrawal of freshwater resulting in saline water intrusion?
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