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Development of groundwater resources is often dependent on the presence of potable water supplies. To effectively manage the groundwater resources of small islands, it is necessary to understand the groundwater dynamics of these areas. Using a finite element model, the authors identify factors affecting groundwater flow within atoll island aquifers. Simulated results are compared with field data from Enjebi Island, Enewetak Atoll.
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Herman, M.E., Wheatcraft, S.W. (1984). Groundwater Dynamics Investigation of Enjebi Island, Enewetak Atoll: An Interpretive Computer Model Simulation. In: Laible, J.P., Brebbia, C.A., Gray, W., Pinder, G. (eds) Finite Elements in Water Resources. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-11744-6_12
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