Salt Wedging
Salt wedging in an estuary is the process by which a distinct layer of saltwater forms below a layer of freshwater due to differences in density. Salt wedging is the result of weak tidal ...
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Saltwater Encroachment
Saltwater encroachment or intrusion is the movement of saltwater into subsurface aquifers previously occupied by freshwater. Frequently, this occurs as freshwater from coastal a...
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Salt Water Intrusion
Aquifers in coastal areas where fresh groundwater is discharged into bodies of salt water such as oceans are subject to salt water intrusion. Intrusion occurs when water usage l...
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Salt Wedging
Salt Water Intrusion