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The changing role of hydrogeology in semi-arid southern and eastern Africa

verfasst von: N. S. Robins, J. Davies, J. L. Farr, R. C. Calow

Erschienen in: Hydrogeology Journal | Ausgabe 8/2006

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Much of southern and eastern Africa is semi-arid and heavily groundwater dependent. Borehole drilling commenced over a hundred years ago with magnetic and electrical resistivity surveys for borehole siting being introduced from 1936. Formalised training of hydrogeologists led in the 1970s to an almost standard approach to hydrogeological investigation and a period of stability followed, during which some major investigations were carried out. A period of decentralisation and fragmentation has since taken place in many parts of southern and eastern Africa, and groundwater monitoring and management are inadequate in many countries. All but six of the 14 SADC (Southern African Development Community) member states reportedly have an adequate monitoring network in place. However, groundwater demand is increasing and hydrogeologists need to promote the use of appropriate methodologies as an essential part of tackling the severe issues now facing the water sector in the region.

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Titel: The changing role of hydrogeology in semi-arid southern and eastern Africa
verfasst von: N. S. Robins
J. Davies
J. L. Farr
R. C. Calow
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2006
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: Hydrogeology Journal / Ausgabe 8/2006
Print ISSN: 1431-2174
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-0157
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-006-0056-x

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