The hydrogeology of Western Europe: A basic framework

被引:10
作者
Crampon, N
Custodio, E
Downing, RA
机构
[1] UNIV POLITECN CATALUNYA,BARCELONA,SPAIN
[2] BRITISH GEOL SURVEY,WALLINGFORD OX10 8BB,OXON,ENGLAND
来源
QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY | 1996年 / 29卷
关键词
aquifers; groundwater provinces; hydrogeological maps; water resources;
D O I
10.1144/GSL.QJEGH.1996.029.P2.05
中图分类号
P5 [地质学];
学科分类号
0709 ; 081803 ;
摘要
The principal hydrogeological provinces are identified and briefly described. The main aquifers are in the Mesozoic and Cenozoic cover which overlies the Hercynian basement. North of the Hercynian Front, an older cover of Devonian and Carboniferous rocks, resting on Caledonian basement, contains aquifers of secondary importance. Groundwater is a very essential component of freshwater supplies in Western Europe.
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页码:163 / 180
页数:18
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