Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily)

The characterization of a groundwater body involves the construction of a conceptual model that constitutes the base knowledge for monitoring programs, hydrogeological risk assessment, and correct management of water resources. In particular, a detailed geological and geophysical approach was applie...

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Published in:Water (Basel) 2023-09, Vol.15 (18), p.3206
Main Authors: Canzoneri, Alessandro, Capizzi, Patrizia, Martorana, Raffaele, Albano, Ludovico, Bonfardeci, Alessandro, Costa, Nunzio, Favara, Rocco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Aquatic resources
Aquifers
Coastal plains
Electric properties
Geology
Geometry
Germany
Groundwater
Hydrology
Knowledge
Management
Nigeria
Permeability
Water
Water, Underground
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Summary:The characterization of a groundwater body involves the construction of a conceptual model that constitutes the base knowledge for monitoring programs, hydrogeological risk assessment, and correct management of water resources. In particular, a detailed geological and geophysical approach was applied to define the alluvial Caronia Groundwater Body (CGWB) and to reconstruct a hydrogeological flow model. The analysis of the CGWB, located in north-eastern Sicily, was initially approached through a reanalysis of previous stratigraphic (boreholes) and geophysical (vertical electrical soundings and seismic refraction profiles) data, subsequently integrated by new seismic acquisitions, such as Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) and horizontal-to-vertical seismic ratio (HVSR). The analysis and reinterpretation of geoelectrical data allowed the construction of a preliminary 3D resistivity model. This initial modeling was subsequently integrated by a geophysical data campaign in order to define the depth of the bottom of the shallow CGWB and the thickness of alluvial deposits. Finally, a preliminary mathematical model flow was generated in order to reconstruct the dynamics of underground water. The results show that integration of multidisciplinary data represent an indispensable tool for the characterization of complex physical systems.
ISSN:2073-4441
2073-4441
DOI:10.3390/w15183206