Global-scale modeling of groundwater recharge

Long-term average groundwater recharge, which is equivalent to renewable groundwater resources, is the major limiting factor for the sustainable use of groundwater. Compared to surface water resources, groundwater resources are more protected from pollution, and their use is less restricted by seaso...

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Main Authors: P. Döll, K. Fiedler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-05-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/12/863/2008/hess-12-863-2008.pdf