Groundwater flow on the south rim of Grand Canyon

Hydrogeol J, doi:10.1007/s10040-020-02193-z

This research uses environmental tracers to characterize the flow paths between groundwater aquifers and the emergence of water at seeps and springs on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. The article identifies the Redwall-Muav aquifer as the primary recharge source of seeps and springs, and also highlights the vulnerability of groundwater to depletion and contamination. Learn more ›

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