Simplified approach in karst aquifer characterization by using discharge variability, storage capacity, and void development: A preliminary study in the tropical karst region

Adji, Tjahyo Nugroho and Mujib, M. Asyroful and Haryono, Eko and Fatchurohman, Hendy and Kholis, Afid Nur (2023) Simplified approach in karst aquifer characterization by using discharge variability, storage capacity, and void development: A preliminary study in the tropical karst region. Kuwait Journal of Science, 50 (4). 812 – 822. ISSN 23074108

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Abstract

One of the main challenges in karst water management is the limited availability of measured hydrogeological data. This research aimed to employ a simplified approach for aquifer characterization by applying discharge variability, storage capacity, and void development (Dk), where the only required data is the spring discharge. The approach was applied in two distinct tropical karst aquifers: Gunungsewu (older karst dominated by sub-surface flow) and Rengel (younger karst with fluvial domination). Master recession curve (MRC) and autocorrelation were used to evaluate Dk and storage capacity, while the flow duration curve (FDC) and spring coefficient of variation parameter (SCVP) were applied to ascertain discharge variability. The result was able to differentiate the karst systems into three types, termed (G1) low discharge variability and storage capacity (G2) moderate discharge variability and high storage capacity, and (G3) low discharge variability and high storage capacity, also considered to be the most efficient aquifer for water supply. Spatially, wide variation occurred in karst systems dominated by sub-surface flow because of material thickness, fissure void formation, and swallow hole recharges. On the other hand, karst with fluvial domination belonged to the G2 type due to the persistent recharge from surface rivers. Furthermore, this study hypothesizes that the developed karst structure with a large catchment area possibly possesses G3 aquifer type stemming from extensive diffuse void (epikarst zone) continuously recharging the spring. © 2023 The Author(s)

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Cited by: 1; All Open Access, Gold Open Access
Uncontrolled Keywords: Aquifer characterizationDischarge variabilityFlow duration curveKarst aquifer development
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GB Physical geography
Divisions: Faculty of Geography > Departemen Geografi Lingkungan
Depositing User: Sri Purwaningsih Purwaningsih
Date Deposited: 04 Sep 2024 02:50
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2024 02:50
URI: https://ir.lib.ugm.ac.id/id/eprint/6330

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