Combined use of frequency-domain electromagnetic and electrical resistivity surveys to delineate near-lake groundwater flow in the semi-arid Nebraska Sand Hills, USA
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Abstract
A frequency-domain electromagnetic (FDEM) survey can be used to select locations for the more quantitative and labor-intensive electrical resistivity surveys. The FDEM survey rapidly characterized the groundwater-flow directions and configured the saline plumes caused by evaporation from several groundwater-dominated lakes in the Nebraska Sand Hills, USA. The FDEM instrument was mounted on a fiberglass cart and towed by an all-terrain vehicle, covering about 25 km/day. Around the saline lakes, areas with high electrical conductivity are consistent with the regional and local groundwater flow directions. The efficacy of this geophysical approach is attributed to: the high contrast in electrical conductivity between various groundwater zones; the shallow location of the saline zones; minimal cultural interference; and relative homogeneity of the aquifer materials.
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Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | Combined use of frequency-domain electromagnetic and electrical resistivity surveys to delineate near-lake groundwater flow in the semi-arid Nebraska Sand Hills, USA |
Series title | Hydrogeology Journal |
DOI | 10.1007/s10040-010-0617-x |
Volume | 18 |
Issue | 6 |
Year Published | 2010 |
Language | English |
Publisher | Springer |
Contributing office(s) | OGW Branch of Geophysics, Office of Ground Water, Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
Description | 7 p. |
First page | 1539 |
Last page | 1545 |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
Other Geospatial | Nebraska Sand Hills |
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