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A call for more fundamental science in regional hydrogeology

Un appel pour une recherche plus fondamentale en hydrogéologie régionale

Un requerimiento para una ciencia más fundamental en hidrogeología regional

需要更多的区域水文地质基础科学

Um convite para uma ciência mais fundamental na hidrogeologia regional

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Barthel, R. A call for more fundamental science in regional hydrogeology. Hydrogeol J 22, 507–510 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-014-1101-9

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