A Multidisciplinary Approach for Clarifying the Recharge Processes and Origin of Saline Water in the Semi-Arid Punata Alluvial fan in Bolivia

The analysis of stable isotopes assisted in identifying that groundwater in the Punata alluvial fan is mainly recharged by heavy flash floods, and the recharge from rainfall is of less importance. In addition, the hydrochemical analysis identified the Pucara River as the main source of recharge. Oth...

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Main Authors: Andres Gonzales Amaya, Gerhard Barmen, Galo Muñoz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/7/946