The flow mechanism in the Chalk based on radio-isotope analyses of groundwater in the London Basin
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Abstract
14C analyses of groundwaters from the Chalk of the London Basin are re-interpreted and the age of the groundwater is revised. Radio-isotope analyses are used to examine the flow mechanism in the aquifer. The evidence supports the view that a network of micro-fissures and larger intergranular pores in the matrix provides a significant part of the water pumped from Chalk wells and the major fissures distribute the water to the wells. Most of the matrix is fine-grained and contains a very old water. This diffuses into the micro-fissures and larger pores and is carried to the wells by the major fissures.
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Downing, R., Pearson, F., Smith, D.B., 1979, The flow mechanism in the Chalk based on radio-isotope analyses of groundwater in the London Basin: Journal of Hydrology, v. 40, no. 1-2, p. 67-83, https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-1694(79)90088-X.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The flow mechanism in the Chalk based on radio-isotope analyses of groundwater in the London Basin |
| Series title | Journal of Hydrology |
| DOI | 10.1016/0022-1694(79)90088-X |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1979 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Description | 17 p. |
| First page | 67 |
| Last page | 83 |
| Country | England |
| Other Geospatial | southeast England |