Contents

• Introduction
• Section 1
• Section 2
  • Global distribution
  • Hydrologic equation
  • Porous materials
  • Flow
• Section 3
• Section 4
• Section 5
• Links

An Introduction to Ground Water Hydrology

Section 2 - General ground water principles

• Global distribution and circulation of water
• The hydrologic equation and recharge
• Ground water in porous materials
• Ground water flow
  • Flow potential and hydraulic gradient
  • Recharge and discharge
  • Flow divides
  • Shallow and deep flow systems
  • Flow near streams and lakes
  • Flow rates and quantities

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Introduction   Section 1   Section 2   Section 3   Section 4   Section 5   Links

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Last updated on March 25, 2009

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