Hydrology of the Hawaiian Islands 9780824862893

Why is groundwater the predominant drinking water source in Hawaii? Why are groundwater sources susceptible to pesticide

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Hydrology of the Hawaiian Islands
9780824862893

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L. Stephen Lau
John F. Mink

Table of contents :
Contents
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Geological Environment
2. Hydrologic Cycle
3. Precipitation
4. Evaporation
5. Wetting the Surfaces
6. Groundwater
7. Surface Water
8. Coastal Waters
Human Effects: Land Use and Water Discharge
Models and Data
Glossary
References
Index
About the authors

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