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Spatial and temporal variation of natural recharge in the semi-arid valley of Aguascalientes, Mexico

Variation spatiale et temporelle de la recharge naturelle dans la vallée semiarided’Aguascalientes, Mexique

Variación espacial y temporal de la recarga natural en el valle semiárido de Aguascalientes, Mexico

墨西哥阿瓜斯卡连特斯州半干旱河谷天然补给的时空变化

Variação especial e temporal da recarga natural no vale semiárido de Aguascalientes, México

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Abstract

The investigation involves a temporal and spatial analysis to characterize recharge in the Aguascalientes valley in central Mexico. The results are based on a two-part methodological strategy using a geospatial and numerical analysis. Results from the geospatial analysis are based on the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) method, which involves developing a zoning map that qualifies the conditions for groundwater recharge in the valley. In addition, one-dimensional numerical modeling based on the van Genuchten equation was applied for various soil column configurations to estimate the transit time of recharge through the vadose zone. The analysis was performed over a 20-year period from 1995 to 2015. The results of the geospatial analysis indicate that the optimal area for groundwater recharge is the lower zone of the valley, particularly the portion influenced by surface discontinuities. The shortest estimated period of recharge for water to pass through the vadose zone is approximately 4.25 years.

Résumé

L’étude implique une analyse spatio-temporelle pour caractériser la recharge dans la vallée d’Aguascalientes du centre du Mexique. Les résultats sont fondés sur une démarche méthodologique en deux parties, recourant à une analyse géospatiale et numérique. Les résultats de l’analyse géospatiale sont basés sur la méthode du processus hiérarchisation analytique (PHA), qui consiste à élaborer une carte de zonage qualifiant les conditions de la recharge des eaux souterraines dans la vallée. De plus, un modèle numérique uni-dimensionnel basé sur l’équation de Van Genuchten a été appliqué pour des configurations variées de colonne de sol, afin d’estimer le temps de transit de la recharge à travers la zone vadose. L’analyse a été réalisée sur une période de 20 ans, allant de 1995 à 2015. Les résultats de l’analyse géospatiale indiquent que la zone optimale pour la recharge des eaux souterraines est la partie basse de la vallée, particulièrement la portion influencée par des discontinuités de surface. Le temps de recharge estimé le plus court pour le passage de l’eau à travers la zone vadose est approximativement de 4.25 ans.

Resumen

La investigación involucra un análisis temporal y espacial para caracterizar la recarga en el Valle de Aguascalientes en México central. Los resultados se basan en una estrategia metodológica de dos partes utilizando análisis numérico y geoespacial. Los resultados del análisis geoespacial se basan en el método proceso analítico jerárquico (AHP), el cual involucra el desarrollo de un mapa de zonificación que califica las condiciones para la recarga en el valle. Adicionalmente, un modelo numérico unidimensional basado en la ecuación de van Genuchten se aplicó en varias configuraciones de columna de suelo para estimar el tiempo de tránsito de recarga a través de la zona vadosa. El análisis se aplicó en un periodo de 20 años desde 1995 hasta 2015. El resultado del análisis geoespacial indica que las áreas óptimas para la recarga de agua subterránea son la zona sur del valle, en particular la porción influenciada por las discontinuidades superficiales. El tiempo más corto estimado para la recarga de agua a través de la zona vadosa es de aproximadamente 4.25 años.

摘要

本研究涉及到了时空分析,以描述墨西哥中部阿瓜斯卡连特斯河谷补给的特征。结果基于采用地理空间和数值分析的两部分方法策略。地理空间分析得到的结果基于解析分层过程方法,这种方法涉及到绘制能够满足河谷地下水补给条件的分区图。此外,针对各种土柱配置应用基于van Genuchten方程式的一维数值模拟估算补给通过包气带的运移时间。对1995年到2015年20年长的情况进行了分析。地理空间分析结果表明,地下水补给的最优区域是河谷的下游,特别是受到表层不连续影响的区域。水通过包气带最短的补给时间估算为大约4.25

Resumo

A investigação envolve uma análise temporal e espacial para caracterizar a recarga no vale de Aguascalientes, no México central. Os resultados são baseados em uma estratégia metodológica de duas partes usando uma análise geoespacial e numérica. Os resultados da análise geoespacial são baseados no método do processo analítico hierárquico (AHP), que envolve o desenvolvimento de um mapa de zoneamento que qualifica as condições para recarga subterrânea no vale. Além disso, a modelagem numérica unidimensional baseada na equação de van Genuchten foi aplicada para várias configurações de colunas de solo para estimar o tempo de trânsito da recarga através da zona vadosa. A analise foi realizada ao longo de um período de 20 anos, de 1995 a 2015. Os resultados da análise geoespacial indicam que a área ideal para a recarga das águas subterrâneas é a zona inferior do vale, particularmente a porção influenciada por descontinuidades superficiais. O menor tempo estimado de recarga da água para passar pela zona vadosa é de aproximadamente 4.25 anos.

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Lilia Guerrero, Alfredo Zermeño and Lorena Rodriguez are thankful for financial support from Conacyt. The authors are also grateful for the outstanding comments and suggestions from three anonymous reviewers, which greatly improved the quality of this manuscript.

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  1. Departamento de Geotecnia e Hidráulica, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA), Aguascalientes, Mexico

    Martín Hernández-Marín

  2. Doctorado en Ciencias de los Ámbitos Antrópicos, UAA, Aguascalientes, Mexico

    Lilia Guerrero-Martínez

  3. Maestría en Ingeniería Civil, UAA, Aguascalientes, Mexico

    Alfredo Zermeño-Villalobos & Lorena Rodríguez-González

  4. Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA

    Thomas J. Burbey

  5. Departamento de Construcción y Estructuras, UAA, Aguascalientes, Mexico

    Jesús Pacheco-Martínez & Sergio I. Martínez-Martínez

  6. Posgrado en Ciencias de la Tierra, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Departamento de Geotecnia e Hidráulica, UAA, Aguascalientes, Mexico

    Norma González-Cervantes

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Hernández-Marín, M., Guerrero-Martínez, L., Zermeño-Villalobos, A. et al. Spatial and temporal variation of natural recharge in the semi-arid valley of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Hydrogeol J 26, 2811–2826 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-018-1819-x

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