Ground Water Assessment, Development, and ManagementA comprehensive, self-sufficient and up-to-date text providing complete information on various aspects of groundwater assessment, development and management. It gives a balanced presentation of theory and field practice using a multidisciplinary approach to aid in solving problems from a variety of data bases. The coverage in this book includes:
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Contents
Hydrologic Cycle and Processes | 1 |
Storage and Conduit Functions of Rocks | 47 |
Zones of Aeration and Saturation | 53 |
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