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Figure 2: Conceptual models are used to analyse the impact of the Tsunami on groundwater resources: e.g. Concept freshwater lens in a coastal aquifer with a brackish lagoon.
Evolution of a freshwater lens after flooding
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Figure 3: Chloride concentration as a function of time at various depths and at various positions in the freshwater lens. Flooding with seawater occurs at year 0. Seasonal variation in concentration is mainly caused by seasonal variation in recharge.
Animation: Henry's profile with sea level rise
Report Effect Tsunami
Oude Essink, G.H.P., Van der Linden, W. 2005. Impact of the 26-12-04 Tsunami on groundwater systems and groundwater based water supplies, TNO report 2006-U-R-172/A, 19 p., Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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