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An Integrated Geohydrology and Geomorphology Based Subsurface Solid Modelling for Site Suitability of Artificial Groundwater Recharge: Bhalki Micro-watershed, Karnataka

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The groundwater resources of basaltic terrains in peninsular India are decreasing rapidly, due to indiscriminate extraction without considering the recharge capabilities of an aquifer. The main focus of the present study is to develop a good perceptive of the groundwater recharge capabilities in basaltic terrains for long term groundwater sustainability. In the present study 3D aquifer solid model of the sub-surface was integrated with surface variables like geomorphology, lineament density, drainage density, slope, land use along with lithology and soil, derived from earth observation (EO) data. This gives a robust platform to find the complex geology of the study area for facilitating artificial groundwater recharge. The methodology adopted provides an opportunity to integrate all the groundwater-related data for a better understanding of the groundwater and surface water interplay in terms of recharge phenomena. The research signified three categories of recharge zones ‘highly-suitable’; ‘moderately-suitable’; and ‘unsuitable’. The recharge zones are found to be in accord with the observed pre and post-monsoon groundwater table signifying the validity of the model. This study would be helpful to delineate groundwater recharge plan in similar geological provinces for ensuring the balance of groundwater resources.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to acknowledge and thank National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Hyderabad, India for providing all the facilities required for this project and for helping in providing and obtaining the various data required for performing the analysis. Constructive suggestions and comments by anonymous reviewers which helped in improving the quality of the manuscript are thankfully acknowledged.

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  1. Centre for Spatial Information Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUH), Hyderabad, 500 085, India

    Vasala Sai Charan & J. Venkatesh

  2. Department of Water Resources & Ocean Engineering (Formerly Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics), National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, 575 025, India

    Vasala Sai Charan

  3. Hydrogeology Division, Geosciences Group, Remote Sensing Application Area, National Remote Sensing Centre, Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500 037, India

    B. Naga Jyothi, Rajarshi Saha, Tushar Wankhede & I. C. Das

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Charan, V.S., Naga Jyothi, B., Saha, R. et al. An Integrated Geohydrology and Geomorphology Based Subsurface Solid Modelling for Site Suitability of Artificial Groundwater Recharge: Bhalki Micro-watershed, Karnataka. J Geol Soc India 96, 458–466 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-020-1583-0

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