Characterizing the hydrogeologic components of buried talus and rock slide deposits in the Cordiller
Nickname
PeruHydrology
Format
SEGY
Type
PASSCAL
Start year
2015
End Year
2015
Description
As the tropical alpine glaciers of the world are melting due to climate change sensitivity, there is an increased strain on water resources that are provided by seasonal glacial melt water. The Rio Santa in Peru currently flows regularly year-round, despite the six months of the year in which there is very little precipitation. This river is the source of water for agricultural, industrial, and personal use, as well as hydroelectric power generation, for a large portion of Peruvian population that occupies the surrounding watershed. As the glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca disappear (and many will be completely gone within decades), the dry season discharge of the alpine streams will be reduced. In order to understand the groundwater storage capacity of the surrounding valleys, we will be conducting seismic refraction surveys especially focused on the structure of buried talus and rock slide deposits, potential aquifers that can release water slowly throughout the year. The geoph
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