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ArticleScientific reports2024

Integrated geophysical and geospatial techniques for surface and groundwater modeling.

Ali Yousaf Khan, Waheed Ullah, Abrar Niaz, Tehmina Bibi, Muhammad Mubashar Imtiaz, Rashida Fiaz, Shehla Gul, Kiran Hameed, Fakhrul Islam

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Ali Yousaf KhanInstitute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
Waheed UllahRabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi, 114646, UAE. wullah@ra.ac.ae.
Abrar NiazInstitute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
Tehmina BibiInstitute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
Muhammad Mubashar ImtiazInstitute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
Rashida FiazWomen University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh, Pakistan.
Shehla GulDepartment of Geography, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Kiran HameedTechnical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Fakhrul IslamDepartment of Geology, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Methawalah, Pakistan.

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An integrated approach using geophysical and geospatial techniques was employed to model the surface and subsurface water-bearing strata and assess aquifer vulnerability in the Sehnsa town, Kotli district, State of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The inadequate scientific studies in the hilly terrain with such complex geological conditions has led to the failure of the boreholes for groundwater extraction. For the evaluation of groundwater potential and subsurface lithology, 30 vertical electrical soundings (VES) stations utilizing the Schlumberger electrode configuration were completed, modeled and analyzed spatially. Numerous geoelectrical parameters like true resistivity, thickness of subsurface layers and Dar-Zarrouk parameters were evaluated. The subsurface lithology delineated comprised topsoil, clayey sand, sandstone, and boulder clays which closely resemble to the borehole lithologs available in the study area. The inversion model confirms the presence of patches of high-resistivity sandstone in the southwestern part of the study area with the maximum thickness of the aquifer up to 140 m. Most aquifers were classified as unconfined with Q-type resistivity curves. The protective overburden capacity of the aquifers is rated as poor at VES 1, 3-5, 8, 10-16, 18, 19, 22-25, 27 and 30 whereas the moderate category was found at VES 2, 9 and 20 and excellent at VES 7 and 28, respectively. Therefore, the VES stations with poor and moderate ratings of overburden protective capacity are vulnerable for surface contaminants. The aquifer recharge was associated with rainfall and partly from the Poonch River. The effective integration of geophysical and geospatial techniques in this study provides sufficient information about the regional water resources and gives a preliminary model that can facilitate efficient water resource management in the area. These approaches can be successfully applied to diverse geographical and hydrogeological sites due to their versatility and reliability.

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GeospatialGroundwater potentialSchlumbergerSurface waterVertical electrical soundingVulnerability

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