Groundwater systems contain about 30% of the world’s freshwater and are therefore an important part of hydrosphere research and a valuable resource for humankind. Water flows and storage in groundwater systems are increasingly affected by human activities and climatic stresses. This may have negative consequences, both for the functioning of the terrestrial environment and ecosystems, as well as water supply for large populations. Therefore, it is important to understand the properties and behaviour of groundwater systems around the world and the environmental impacts, to support a sustainable management and mitigation of these challenges.
This Research Topic aims to provide an overview of various groundwater systems around the world, ranging from the mapping and characterisation of the spatiotemporal dynamics and characteristic, to understanding the impact of changing boundary conditions, as well as research results and applications that are relevant for the broader hydrosphere and its sustainable management.
Groundwater systems are considered in their broadest sense, as any water below the surface of the earth, and the saturated zone in particular.
Potential topics for submitted manuscripts may relate to the following topics, however, this list is not exhaustive and other topics are also welcomed:
• Characterisation of different groundwater systems around the world, especially poorly described ones;
• Modelling and mapping of various groundwater systems;
• Impact of natural and anthropogenic stresses on groundwater supply;
• Future technological and conceptual research developments and opportunities.
Groundwater systems contain about 30% of the world’s freshwater and are therefore an important part of hydrosphere research and a valuable resource for humankind. Water flows and storage in groundwater systems are increasingly affected by human activities and climatic stresses. This may have negative consequences, both for the functioning of the terrestrial environment and ecosystems, as well as water supply for large populations. Therefore, it is important to understand the properties and behaviour of groundwater systems around the world and the environmental impacts, to support a sustainable management and mitigation of these challenges.
This Research Topic aims to provide an overview of various groundwater systems around the world, ranging from the mapping and characterisation of the spatiotemporal dynamics and characteristic, to understanding the impact of changing boundary conditions, as well as research results and applications that are relevant for the broader hydrosphere and its sustainable management.
Groundwater systems are considered in their broadest sense, as any water below the surface of the earth, and the saturated zone in particular.
Potential topics for submitted manuscripts may relate to the following topics, however, this list is not exhaustive and other topics are also welcomed:
• Characterisation of different groundwater systems around the world, especially poorly described ones;
• Modelling and mapping of various groundwater systems;
• Impact of natural and anthropogenic stresses on groundwater supply;
• Future technological and conceptual research developments and opportunities.