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Hydrogeological Conceptual model development in<br />
the vicinity of the Superconducting Gravimeter,<br />
Sutherland, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong><br />
Gaathier Mahed* 1,2 , Andreas Güntner 3 ,Theresa Blume 3 Maarten de Wit 1 and<br />
Mouctar Doucoure 1<br />
1) <strong>Africa</strong>n Earth Observatory Network (AEON), University of Cape Town, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong>,<br />
Gaathier@gmail.com<br />
2) Department of Geological Sciences, University of Cape Town, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong>,<br />
Gaathier@gmail.com<br />
3) GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany, Section 5.4<br />
ABSTRACT<br />
Stable isotope data stemming from streamflow, rain as well as groundwater was used in order to better<br />
understand the hydrogeology of the vicinity of the Superconducting Gravimeter in Sutherland, <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Africa</strong>.. This was done in conjunction with the macro chemistry of the previously mentioned waters in<br />
order to better understand the hydrogeochemistry of the area. The aforementioned information is<br />
complimented with the interpretation of drilling logs and field geological data. Lastly the addition of<br />
soil moisture information and interpretation of tracer experiments performed in the near-surface vadose<br />
zone aids in completing the conceptual model and gives greater insight into recharge and groundwater<br />
behaviour in the area.<br />
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