Radiocarbon determinations for estimating groundwater flow velocities in central Florida
Carbon-14 activity was determined from HCO3- in samples of groundwater obtained from the principal artesian aquifer in Florida. From these data the "age" of water obtained from a series of wells, each progressively farther down gradient on the piezometric surface, was established. Relative carbon-14 ages indicated a velocity of groundwater movement of 23 feet (7 meters) per year for about 85 miles (137 kilometers) of travel. A velocity of 23 feet per year was calculated independently from Darcy's law.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1965 |
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Title | Radiocarbon determinations for estimating groundwater flow velocities in central Florida |
Authors | B.B. Hanshaw, W. Back, M. Rubin |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Science |
Index ID | 70010597 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |