Understanding of groundwater flow and solute transport in fractured rocks is vital for analysis of water resources, water quality and environmental protection,

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The hydrogeologic environment of fractured rocks represents vital natural systems, examples of which occur on every continent. This book discusses key issues, m

Fractured rock is the host or foundation for innumerable engineered structures related to energy, water, waste, and transportation. Characterizing, modeling, an

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