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GroMoPo Metadata for Almonte-Marismas aquifer MODFLOW model


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Abstract

Mathematical groundwater modelling with homogeneous permeability zones has been used for decades to manage water resources in the Almonte-Marismas aquifer (southwest Spain). This is a highly heterogeneous detrital aquifer which supports valuable ecological systems in the Donana National Park. The present study demonstrates that it is possible to better characterize this heterogeneity by numerical discretization of the geophysical and lithological data available. We identified six hydrofacies whose spatial characteristics were quantified with indicator variogram modelling. Sequential Indicator Simulation then made it possible to construct a 3D geological model. Finally, this detailed model was included in MODFLOW through the Model Muse interface. This final process is still a challenge due to the difficulty of downscaling to a handy numerical modelling scale. New piezometric surfaces and water budgets were obtained. The classical model with zones and the model with 3D simulation were compared to confirm that, for management purposes, the effort of improving the geological heterogeneities is worthwhile. This paper also highlights the relevance of including subsurface heterogeneities within a real groundwater management model in the present global change scenario.

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Spatial

Coordinate System/Geographic Projection:
WGS 84 EPSG:4326
Coordinate Units:
Decimal degrees
Place/Area Name:
Spain
North Latitude
37.3684°
East Longitude
-5.7893°
South Latitude
36.6012°
West Longitude
-7.3235°

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Additional Metadata

Name Value
DOI 10.3390/w11010039
Depth
Scale 1 001 - 10 000 km²
Layers 7
Purpose Scientific investigation (not related to applied problem)
GroMoPo_ID 249
IsVerified True
Model Code MODFLOW
Model Link https://doi.org/10.3390/w11010039
Model Time 1970-1979
Model Year 2019
Model Authors Naranjo-Fernandez, N; Guardiola-Albert, C; Montero-Gonzalez, E
Model Country Spain
Data Available Report/paper only
Developer Email nuria.naranjo.phd@gmail.com; c.guardiola@igme.es; emontero@ucm.es
Dominant Geology Unconsolidated sediments
Developer Country Spain
Publication Title Applying 3D Geostatistical Simulation to Improve the Groundwater Management Modelling of Sedimentary Aquifers: The Case of Donana (Southwest Spain)
Original Developer No
Additional Information
Integration or Coupling
Evaluation or Calibration Dynamic water levels
Geologic Data Availability

How to Cite

GroMoPo, D. Kretschmer (2023). GroMoPo Metadata for Almonte-Marismas aquifer MODFLOW model, HydroShare, http://www.hydroshare.org/resource/baac92449cf44194b38a831177064fff

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