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Hydrogeology of Mexico includes treatment of hydrometeorology, which relates the presence of groundwater within the hydrological cycle and the direction of water flow. Geology and hydrogeology relate to the quantification of available water in the aquifer system because hydrogeological modeling can make predictions and facilitate operation of the aquifer system according to aquifer classification. Rock characterization and the distribution of their water-bearing capacity in Mexico are defined by parameters such soil moisture, infiltration, subsurface water, fissure and vein water, and hydrothermal activity. To know the effect of groundwater sources and their potential contamination, it is necessary to create detailed cartography for each aquifer.
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Reyes-Cortes, I., Osuna-Vizcarra, A. (2020). Hydrogeology of Mexico. In: Raynal-Villasenor, J. (eds) Water Resources of Mexico. World Water Resources, vol 6. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40686-8_3
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