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The objective of this work is to determine the coefficient of effective infiltration in Kourtaliotis karstic basin (S. Crete). Initially, the geological structure of the catchment basin that drains through Kourtaliotis springs was investigated and its boundaries were defined. Following, the coefficient of effective infiltration was determined by hydrologic balance calculations. The estimated value can be used for the determination of hydrologic balance of other basins in Crete with similar geology, physiographic and climatic conditions, contributing in the rational exploitation of the aquifers.
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Steiakakis, E., Monopolis, D., Vavadakis, D., Lambrakis, N. (2011). Effective infiltration assessment in Kourtaliotis karstic basin (S. Crete). In: Lambrakis, N., Stournaras, G., Katsanou, K. (eds) Advances in the Research of Aquatic Environment. Environmental Earth Sciences. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19902-8_57
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