Characterization by electrical and electromagnetic geophysical methods of the shallow hydrogeological system at Hebron (West Bank,Palestine) in a semi-arid zone |
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| Authors: | Asal Sirhan Mohammad O Hamidi |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, AL-Quds University, PO Box 51000 Jerusalem, West Bank, Palestine;2. Université Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris 06, CNRS-UMR 7619 SISYPHE, 75252 Paris cedex 05, France;3. French-Palestinian Interdisciplinary Studies Centre, AL-Quds University, Jerusalem, West Bank, Palestine |
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| Abstract: | Multi-electrode geo-electrical and transient electromagnetic surveys were carried out to characterize the nature of the subsurface infiltration zones (5 to 20 m) related to a series of groundwater outlets, and to reveal the geometry of the different aquifers at Bani-Naim, in the south-eastern foothills of the Hebron area, West Bank, Palestine. The purpose of the surveys was to understand the link between water storage/transfer and the characteristics of the geological formations. The strata in this semi-arid region are composed of alternate layers of chalky limestone, hard limestone, marl and chalk. A total of 30 ERT and 15 TDEM were conducted at Bani Naim-Jahir and Bani Naim-Birein. A correlation between the results indicates various infiltration pathways: fractures, feature heterogeneities, and porous chalk. The local heterogeneity on the eastern side were the major pathways for the water infiltration, whereas the thick marl layer underneath acts as a natural impermeable barrier preventing water from infiltrating deeper. A combination of the different geophysical results identified conductive features that correspond to the infiltration zones supplying the dug wells with water. Furthermore, it was established that the fractured chalk and porous chalky limestone act as an aquifer. A three-dimensional visualization of the resistivity allowed a useful reconstruction of the shallow hydrogeological system. Consequently, these studies contribute to regional sustainable development projects in this semi-arid region. |
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| Keywords: | Geoelectric methods Aquifers Aquitards Water flow Hydrogeology Semi-arid regions Hebron West Bank Palestine |
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