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Hydrogeology

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogeology)

Hydrogeology (hydro- meaning water, and -geology meaning the study of the Earth) is the area of geology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust (commonly in aquifers). (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Geology
Hydrology
N/ACatchment Abstraction Management Strategies
Catchment basins
Catchment management
Groundwater
Hydrography

This term is used for the following terms: 
Geohydrology

Approved Date
25-Oct-2012

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