Characterization of Surface Evidence of Groundwater Flow Systems in Continental Mexico

The dynamics of the underground part of the water cycle greatly influence the features and characteristics of the Earth’s surface. Using Tóth’s theory of groundwater flow systems, surface indicators in Mexico were analyzed to understand the systemic connection between groundwater and the geological...

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Autores principales:	Kachadourian Marras, Alessia, Alconada Magliano, Margarita María, Carrillo Rivera, José Joel, Mendoza, Edgar, Herrerías Azcue, Felipe, Silva, Rodolfo
Formato:	Articulo
Lenguaje:	Inglés
Publicado:	2020
Materias:	Ciencias Agrarias Tóth’s theory Groundwater recharge–discharge Groundwater discharge Groundwater depth Environmental hydrogeology
Acceso en línea:	http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/118972
Aporte de:	SEDICI (UNLP) de Universidad Nacional de La Plata

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topic	Ciencias Agrarias Tóth’s theory Groundwater recharge–discharge Groundwater discharge Groundwater depth Environmental hydrogeology
spellingShingle	Ciencias Agrarias Tóth’s theory Groundwater recharge–discharge Groundwater discharge Groundwater depth Environmental hydrogeology Kachadourian Marras, Alessia Alconada Magliano, Margarita María Carrillo Rivera, José Joel Mendoza, Edgar Herrerías Azcue, Felipe Silva, Rodolfo Characterization of Surface Evidence of Groundwater Flow Systems in Continental Mexico
topic_facet	Ciencias Agrarias Tóth’s theory Groundwater recharge–discharge Groundwater discharge Groundwater depth Environmental hydrogeology
description	The dynamics of the underground part of the water cycle greatly influence the features and characteristics of the Earth’s surface. Using Tóth’s theory of groundwater flow systems, surface indicators in Mexico were analyzed to understand the systemic connection between groundwater and the geological framework, relief, soil, water bodies, vegetation, and climate. Recharge and discharge zones of regional groundwater flow systems were identified from evidence on the ground surface. A systematic hydrogeological analysis was made of regional surface indicators, published in o cial, freely accessible cartographic information at scales of 1:250,000 and 1:1,000,000. From this analysis, six maps of Mexico were generated, titled “Permanent water on the surface”, “Groundwater depth”, “Hydrogeological association of soils”, “Hydrogeological association of vegetation and land use”, “Hydrogeological association of topoforms”, and “Superficial evidence of the presence of groundwater flow systems”. Mexico’s hydrogeological features were produced. The results show that 30% of Mexico is considered to be discharge zones of groundwater flow systems (regional, intermediate, and recharge). Natural recharge processes occur naturally in 57% of the country. This work is the first holistic analysis of groundwater in Mexico carried out at a national–regional scale using only the o cial information available to the public. These results can be used as the basis for more detailed studies on groundwater and its interaction with the environment, as well as for the development of integrative planning tools to ensure the sustainability of ecosystems and satisfy human needs.
format	Articulo Articulo
author	Kachadourian Marras, Alessia Alconada Magliano, Margarita María Carrillo Rivera, José Joel Mendoza, Edgar Herrerías Azcue, Felipe Silva, Rodolfo
author_facet	Kachadourian Marras, Alessia Alconada Magliano, Margarita María Carrillo Rivera, José Joel Mendoza, Edgar Herrerías Azcue, Felipe Silva, Rodolfo
author_sort	Kachadourian Marras, Alessia
title	Characterization of Surface Evidence of Groundwater Flow Systems in Continental Mexico
title_short	Characterization of Surface Evidence of Groundwater Flow Systems in Continental Mexico
title_full	Characterization of Surface Evidence of Groundwater Flow Systems in Continental Mexico
title_fullStr	Characterization of Surface Evidence of Groundwater Flow Systems in Continental Mexico
title_full_unstemmed	Characterization of Surface Evidence of Groundwater Flow Systems in Continental Mexico
title_sort	characterization of surface evidence of groundwater flow systems in continental mexico
publishDate	2020
url	http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/118972
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Characterization of Surface Evidence of Groundwater Flow Systems in Continental Mexico

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