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Enhanced hydrologic monitoring and characterization of groundwater drainage features

Martin A. Briggs
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Groundwater drains to the land surface, generating the baseflow of streams, lakes, and wetlands. The hydrologic resilience of baseflow during prolonged dry periods and after disturbance can be assessed with evolving remote sensing analysis paired with localized monitoring of groundwater drainage features and creative model calibration strategies.

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Martin A. Briggs. 2025-01-14. Enhanced hydrologic monitoring and characterization of groundwater drainage features. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-024-00376-6

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