The document discusses hydrogeology, which is the study of the interactions between water and earth materials. It provides an outline of topics covered in hydrogeology including water bearing rock properties, groundwater flow, well hydraulics, groundwater quality, and techniques used in groundwater exploration. Recommended books on applied hydrogeology and field hydrogeology are also listed. The introduction defines hydrogeology as encompassing the relationships between geological materials, processes, and water.
The document discusses hydrogeology, which is the study of the interactions between water and earth materials. It provides an outline of topics covered in hydrogeology including water bearing rock properties, groundwater flow, well hydraulics, groundwater quality, and techniques used in groundwater exploration. Recommended books on applied hydrogeology and field hydrogeology are also listed. The introduction defines hydrogeology as encompassing the relationships between geological materials, processes, and water.
The document discusses hydrogeology, which is the study of the interactions between water and earth materials. It provides an outline of topics covered in hydrogeology including water bearing rock properties, groundwater flow, well hydraulics, groundwater quality, and techniques used in groundwater exploration. Recommended books on applied hydrogeology and field hydrogeology are also listed. The introduction defines hydrogeology as encompassing the relationships between geological materials, processes, and water.
The document discusses hydrogeology, which is the study of the interactions between water and earth materials. It provides an outline of topics covered in hydrogeology including water bearing rock properties, groundwater flow, well hydraulics, groundwater quality, and techniques used in groundwater exploration. Recommended books on applied hydrogeology and field hydrogeology are also listed. The introduction defines hydrogeology as encompassing the relationships between geological materials, processes, and water.
(Ph.D. in Exploration Geophysics) Assistant Professor Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan Email: muhsanehsan98@hotmail.com Hydrogeology Outline • Introduction to hydrology of surface and groundwater supplies • Water bearing properties of the rocks • Hydrodynamics of flow through porous material • Flow nets • Well hydraulics • Analysis and evaluation of pumping wells data • Groundwater quality • Occurrence of groundwater in various rock types and sediments • Introduction to the techniques used in groundwater exploration and survey Books
1. Applied Hydrogeology by C.W. Fetter
2. Groundwater Hydrology by Todd
3. Field hydrogeology by Brassington
4. Hydrogeology by Kevin Hiscook
Hydrology • Hydrology is study of water. In the broadest sense, hydrology addresses the • occurrence, • distribution, • movement, and • chemistry of all waters of the earth. Hydrology • Hydrologic sciences have pure and applied aspects • How the Earth works • Scientific basis for proper management of water resources Hydrogeology
• Hydrogeology encompasses the
interrelationships of geologic materials and processes with water. Hydrogeology
• Hydrologic cycle – • circulation of water in the environment
• Hydrogeology examines the relationships of
geologic materials and flowing water Hydrogeology
The study of ground-water/earth-material
interactions • Geology controls ground-water recharge, flow, discharge and availability • Ground water acts as a geologic agent: Weathering, dissolution, volcanism, metamorphism, slope stability, earthquakes…. Hydrogeology Defined Water/Earth Interactions Earth materials • Rock • Sediment (Soil) • Fluids (Water) Geologic processes • Form, • Distribute and • Change Earth materials • Water is a primary agent of geologic processes Hydrogeology Defined Water/Earth Interactions Interactions go both ways • Groundwater controls geologic processes • Geology controls flow and availability of groundwater Hydrogeology Defined Hydrogeology Defined Water/Earth Water/Earth Interactions Interactions Geology controls groundwater flow • Permeable pathways are controlled by distributions of geological materials Hydrogeology Defined Hydrogeology Defined Water/Earth Water/Earth Interactions Interactions Geology controls groundwater flow • Permeable pathways are controlled by distributions of geological materials • Where groundwater is available as a resource is controlled by geology Hydrogeology Defined Water/Earth Interactions Geology controls groundwater flow • Permeable pathways are controlled by distributions of geological materials • Where groundwater is available as a resource is controlled by geology • Contaminant transport in the subsurface is controlled by geology Hydrogeology Defined Water/Earth Interactions Groundwater controls geologic processes • Volcanic Processes: • Igneous Rocks: Groundwater controls water content of magmas • Metamorphic Rocks: Groundwater injected by magmas can metamorphose country rocks • Volcanism: Geysers are an example of volcanic activity interacting with groundwater Hydrogeology Defined Hydrogeology Defined Water/Earth Water/Earth Interactions Interactions Groundwater controls geologic processes • Earthquakes: fluids control fracturing and fault movement, lubrication and pressures • Landslides: groundwater controls slope failure • Landforms: Valley development and karst topography Introduction to Hydrology use of water in 20th century has grown dramatically Inventory of water on Earth
Lakes, soil moisture,
atmosphere, rivers Water on land Deep groundwater 1% 3% (750-4000 m)