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Isotopic And Geochemical Study Of Groundwater In The Eastern Province Of Kenya, Martin Peter Mwangi
Isotopic And Geochemical Study Of Groundwater In The Eastern Province Of Kenya, Martin Peter Mwangi
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The Eastern Province of Kenya has both arid and semi-arid climatic conditions and drought-related problems are common. The isotopic and geochemical compositions of surface water and groundwater of the province were surveyed in an attempt to identify the sources and nature of groundwater recharge and groundwater flow directions.
The isotopic data is characterized by a large scatter in 6180, 6D, and tritium levels. The variations are due to differences in altitude and climate (temperature and rainfall) of the recharge areas.
Differences in groundwater chemistry are also evident and as in the case of isotopic composition, are the result of differences …