Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily)
The characterization of a groundwater body involves the construction of a conceptual model that constitutes the base knowledge for monitoring programs, hydrogeological risk assessment, and correct management of water resources. In particular, a detailed geological and geophysical approach was applie...
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| author | Alessandro Canzoneri Patrizia Capizzi Raffaele Martorana Ludovico Albano Alessandro Bonfardeci Nunzio Costa Rocco Favara |
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| description | The characterization of a groundwater body involves the construction of a conceptual model that constitutes the base knowledge for monitoring programs, hydrogeological risk assessment, and correct management of water resources. In particular, a detailed geological and geophysical approach was applied to define the alluvial Caronia Groundwater Body (CGWB) and to reconstruct a hydrogeological flow model. The analysis of the CGWB, located in north-eastern Sicily, was initially approached through a reanalysis of previous stratigraphic (boreholes) and geophysical (vertical electrical soundings and seismic refraction profiles) data, subsequently integrated by new seismic acquisitions, such as Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) and horizontal-to-vertical seismic ratio (HVSR). The analysis and reinterpretation of geoelectrical data allowed the construction of a preliminary 3D resistivity model. This initial modeling was subsequently integrated by a geophysical data campaign in order to define the depth of the bottom of the shallow CGWB and the thickness of alluvial deposits. Finally, a preliminary mathematical model flow was generated in order to reconstruct the dynamics of underground water. The results show that integration of multidisciplinary data represent an indispensable tool for the characterization of complex physical systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8e91debaa4304496ad57baf92f9be4f92023-11-19T13:25:18ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412023-09-011518320610.3390/w15183206Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily)Alessandro Canzoneri0Patrizia Capizzi1Raffaele Martorana2Ludovico Albano3Alessandro Bonfardeci4Nunzio Costa5Rocco Favara6Department of Earth and Marine Sciences (DISTEM), Università degli Studi di Palermo, 90123 Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Earth and Marine Sciences (DISTEM), Università degli Studi di Palermo, 90123 Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Earth and Marine Sciences (DISTEM), Università degli Studi di Palermo, 90123 Palermo, ItalyIstituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione di Palermo, 90146 Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Earth and Marine Sciences (DISTEM), Università degli Studi di Palermo, 90123 Palermo, ItalyIstituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione di Palermo, 90146 Palermo, ItalyIstituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione di Palermo, 90146 Palermo, ItalyThe characterization of a groundwater body involves the construction of a conceptual model that constitutes the base knowledge for monitoring programs, hydrogeological risk assessment, and correct management of water resources. In particular, a detailed geological and geophysical approach was applied to define the alluvial Caronia Groundwater Body (CGWB) and to reconstruct a hydrogeological flow model. The analysis of the CGWB, located in north-eastern Sicily, was initially approached through a reanalysis of previous stratigraphic (boreholes) and geophysical (vertical electrical soundings and seismic refraction profiles) data, subsequently integrated by new seismic acquisitions, such as Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) and horizontal-to-vertical seismic ratio (HVSR). The analysis and reinterpretation of geoelectrical data allowed the construction of a preliminary 3D resistivity model. This initial modeling was subsequently integrated by a geophysical data campaign in order to define the depth of the bottom of the shallow CGWB and the thickness of alluvial deposits. Finally, a preliminary mathematical model flow was generated in order to reconstruct the dynamics of underground water. The results show that integration of multidisciplinary data represent an indispensable tool for the characterization of complex physical systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/18/3206groundwater bodyVESHVSRMASW3D modelhydrogeological flow model |
| spellingShingle | Alessandro Canzoneri Patrizia Capizzi Raffaele Martorana Ludovico Albano Alessandro Bonfardeci Nunzio Costa Rocco Favara Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily) Water groundwater body VES HVSR MASW 3D model hydrogeological flow model |
| title | Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily) |
| title_full | Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily) |
| title_fullStr | Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily) |
| title_short | Geophysical Constraints to Reconstructing the Geometry of a Shallow Groundwater Body in Caronia (Sicily) |
| title_sort | geophysical constraints to reconstructing the geometry of a shallow groundwater body in caronia sicily |
| topic | groundwater body VES HVSR MASW 3D model hydrogeological flow model |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/18/3206 |
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