Groundwater Throughflow and Seawater Intrusion in High Quality Coastal Aquifers
This study investigates the relationship between groundwater throughflow and seawater intrusion in a high-quality coastal aquifer. It combines numerical modeling, geophysics, and 30 years of monitoring data to show that anisotropy and heterogeneity significantly impact seawater intrusion dynamics, making conventional monitoring wells and simplified models inadequate for accurate prediction. The research suggests the need for more sophisticated monitoring strategies to capture the complex interplay of factors influencing seawater intrusion.