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We are happy to announce the 2022 Editors’ Choice articles from our Hydrogeology Journal. Chosen from the approximately 150 articles published during what was the “Year for Groundwater”, the editors consider the selection to be exceptional. Congratulations to all the authors! Six articles are open access; the other four articles... read more...
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A study mapping groundwater and aquifers in Niger, the first of its kind in the country using innovative remote sensing technology, has shown dramatic results. Niger is seen to be the most groundwater-rich country in the Sahel. Researchers suggest that the mapped resources can be of great value to authorities... read more...
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While groundwater is never completely separate from surface water, new research suggests that groundwater deeper than 500 m contributes less than 0.1 per cent of global river discharge. The researchers noted that for storing nuclear waste, sequestering CO2 or for production and storage of both conventional and emerging energy sources,... read more...
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A dry 2022 and a record winter spell without rain has left 80% of France’s groundwater at ‘moderately or very low’ levels, according to a new report. Drought conditions over the winter months have left the majority of groundwater reserves in France facing a ‘difficult’ summer ahead, researchers have warned.... read more...
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São Paulo-Brussels Groundwater Declaration – shared challenges, share the will worldwide! Last year, when the IAH had two international congresses, IAH National Chapters in Brazil and Belgium, along with the IAH Executive Committee, Associação Brasileira de Águas Subterrâneas (ABAS), and Asociación Latinoamericana de Hidrología Subterránea para el Desarrollo (ALHSUD) launched... read more...
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The UN-Water Summit on Groundwater in December 2022 will be a unique opportunity to present groundwater to high level policy- and decision makers globally. Only by making groundwater more visible outside of our professional community can we increase interest, investment and involvement in groundwater-related global issues, leading eventually to better understanding... read more...
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Giorgio Ghiglieri, full professor of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences at the University of Cagliari, suddenly passed away on August 10, 2021 at the age of 58. Giorgio achieved his degree in Geology at the University of Cagliari and the PhD degrees in... read more...
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A diving beetle demonstrating various adaptations to life underground, including depigmentation and evolutionary loss of eyes, was discovered in Portugal. This new to science species is the first known representative of the whole order of beetles to exclusively inhabit the underground waters of Portugal. Find out more https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190108084435.htm read more...
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