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Definition

The application of a mathematical model to represent a regional or site-specific groundwater flow system.

Description

The simulation of groundwater flow.

Why is a groundwater flow model important?

Groundwater flow models depict the movement of groundwater with time and as such are important tools in the prediction of future groundwater management and protection scenarios.