Short-lived natural radionuclides as tracers in hydrogeological studies – A review

Schubert, Michael; Lin, Mang; Clark, Jordan F.; Kralik, Martin; Damatto, Sandra; Copia, Lorenzo; Terzer-Wassmuth, Stefan; Harjung, Astrid

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170800

Science of The Total Environment

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170800

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Short-lived natural radionuclides as tracers in hydrogeological studies – A review

Michael Schubert,

Mang Lin,

Jordan F. Clark

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Assessing the Hydrological Impact of Gravity‐Fed Irrigation on Groundwater Recharge Using Long‐Term Isotope Monitoring and Modelling

Marc,

Tison,

Doussan

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This study investigates the hydrological processes driving groundwater recharge in the Avignon Plain (south‐eastern France) through a detailed analysis of the interactions between irrigation, rainfall and soil water using long‐term isotopic monitoring and lumped parameter modelling. More than 15 years of monthly isotopic data from rainwater, surface water, soil water and groundwater were analysed to quantify the contributions of gravity‐fed irrigation and natural rainfall to aquifer recharge. Our results show that gravity‐fed irrigation contributes about 85% of the recharge, highlighting the significant role of traditional agricultural practices in maintaining groundwater levels. Through isotopic tracing and modelling, we observed variations in transit times, with faster infiltration pathways associated with irrigation flows compared to more prolonged recharge from rainfall. This study not only demonstrates the effectiveness of isotopic techniques for assessing water sources in complex recharge scenarios but also provides insights into how irrigation practices affect groundwater sustainability. These results contribute to current thinking on sustainable water management and highlight the need for integrated approaches that reconcile agricultural water use efficiency and groundwater conservation.

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Assessing the Hydrological Impact of Gravity‐Fed Irrigation on Groundwater Recharge Using Long‐Term Isotope Monitoring and Modelling

Marc,

Tison,

Doussan

et al. 2024

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Radium fingerprinting traces hydrology of the global cryosphere under climate warming

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Radio-sulphur as groundwater residence time tracer – Adapting the 35S extraction approach for water samples rich in sulphate

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Short-lived natural radionuclides as tracers in hydrogeological studies – A review

Cited by 4 publications

References 230 publications

Assessing the Hydrological Impact of Gravity‐Fed Irrigation on Groundwater Recharge Using Long‐Term Isotope Monitoring and Modelling

Assessing the Hydrological Impact of Gravity‐Fed Irrigation on Groundwater Recharge Using Long‐Term Isotope Monitoring and Modelling

Radium fingerprinting traces hydrology of the global cryosphere under climate warming

Radio-sulphur as groundwater residence time tracer – Adapting the 35S extraction approach for water samples rich in sulphate

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