Geological Heterogeneity of Coastal Unconsolidated Groundwater Systems Worldwide and Its Influence on Offshore Fresh Groundwater Occurrence

Numerous coastal areas worldwide already experience fresh water shortages due to overexploitation and salt water intrusion. Future climate change and population growth will further intensify this threat in more areas in coming decades. Therefore, it is necessary to explore any potential fresh water...

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Main Authors: Daniel Zamrsky, Maria E. Karssenberg, Kim M. Cohen, Marc F. P. Bierkens, Gualbert H. P. Oude Essink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feart.2019.00339/full