Prospección hidrogeológica en zonas áridas de baja permeabilidad (Tifariti, Sahara Occidental) con el método EM de inducción

  1. Olaiz Campos, Antonio José
  2. Muñoz Martín, Alfonso
  3. Villarroya Gil, Fermín
  4. Castanedo Sotela, Cristina
  5. Lorenzo Fernández, Javier de
  6. Padín Debén, Antón
Revue:
Geogaceta

ISSN: 0213-683X

Année de publication: 2009

Número: 46

Pages: 43-46

Type: Article

D'autres publications dans: Geogaceta

Résumé

The aim of this study is to evaluate electromagnetic induction methods to analyze low permeability rocks in desert areas, as a tool for groundwater surveying. We have focused the field work in large faults zones, previously mapped by satellite images and digital elevation models. This is because in low-permeability rocks (i. e. granites) the groundwater flow is mainly controlled by these discontinuities. The objective is to map the high conductivity zones and their geometry in depth. Obtained results allow us to identify well defined fractures with low apparent resistivities thar are the most suitable areas to locate groundwater extractions.