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The Geology section covers geological, geomorphological, hydrogeological, hydrogeochemical, and geophysical topics relevant to water resources, groundwater development, subsurface investigation, and infrastructure.
Topics
- Hydrogeology – Groundwater occurrence, storage, movement, recharge, discharge, aquifers, fractures, weathered zones, and groundwater–surface water interaction.
- Geomorphology – Landforms, drainage systems, erosion, deposition, terrain development, and their relevance to groundwater and infrastructure.
- Groundwater Chemistry – Hydrogeochemical processes, mineralization, salinity, hardness, groundwater mixing, residence time, and geological influences on water quality.
- Geophysics – Geophysical investigation methods used to characterize subsurface structures, geological boundaries, weathered zones, fractures, and groundwater-related features.
- Groundwater Prospecting – Investigation and interpretation methods used to identify and evaluate groundwater potential.
- Borehole Siting – Geological, hydrogeological, geophysical, environmental, and practical considerations involved in selecting drilling locations.
Geological Environments
Investigation and Interpretation
- Geological Mapping
- Remote Sensing
- Drainage Analysis
- Electrical Resistivity
- Borehole Logs
- Pumping Tests
- Groundwater Level Monitoring
Water Quality and Hydrogeochemistry
Regional Application
Place-specific geology, hydrogeology, wells, surveys, field observations, and interpretations are documented under Regions.
Regional pages may reference the general methods, geological environments, and interpretation guidance documented here.