Geological factors for the formation of different hydrogeological conditions
Different types of aquifer system of Nepal (Terai, hills and mountains)
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- Coarse sediments such as sand, gravels, pebbles, cobbles and boulders (inter pore spaces between such coarse fractions)
- Highly jointed and fractured rocks
- Highly porous rocks such as limestone, sandstone
- Deep seated thrusts and fault zones
- Permafrost in snow covered zones
Different types of aquifer system of Nepal (Terai, hills and mountains)
- In Terai Zone: Loose unconsolidated sediment (alluvial deposit comprises of coarse sediments such as sand, gravels, pebbles, cobbles and boulders)
- In Hills and Mountain Zones: Highly fractured and jointed rock mass, porous rock deposit (Limestone, Sandstone), permafrost (in high mountain zone and snow covered zone)
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