Geophysical interpretation of ground‐water levels
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Abstract
The theory of rock‐pressure as a cause of artesian‐head dates back at least to early Grecian times. Thus the philosopher Thales, about 600 B.C., taught that the springs derive their water from the ocean through subterranean channels and that the water is lifted to the springs by rook‐pressure. The theory of rock‐pressure has had a number of recent advocates, chief among whom was the British geologist, J. W. Gregory, but apparently no effective attempt was made by any of them to apply critical data to the problem. In general, geologists and hydrologists have rejected rock‐pressure as a vague heresy and have assumed that the artesian formations function as perfectly rigid and inert containers, not recognizing the fact that the data in regard to the performance of wells appear to conflict with such an interpretation.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Geophysical interpretation of ground‐water levels |
| Series title | Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union |
| DOI | 10.1029/TR014i001p00036 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1933 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Geophysical Union |
| Description | 2 p. |
| First page | 36 |
| Last page | 37 |
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