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High-frequency hydrodynamic and hydrochemical data from karst unsaturated zone
Leïla Serène1, Guillaume Cinkus1, Naomi Mazzilli1
1UMR 1114 EMMAH (AU-INRAE), Université d'Avignon, Avignon 84000, France.
Data in Brief
|July 18, 2025
Summary
This study presents unique hydrological data from 12 unsaturated zone flows in a French karst system. The dataset offers insights into karst hydrology and can improve climate models.
Area of Science:
- Hydrology
- Karst Science
- Environmental Monitoring
Background:
- Karst systems are complex hydrological environments.
- Unsaturated zone flows in karst are challenging to monitor.
- Previous monitoring efforts have limited scope.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a unique dataset of continuous hydrological measurements from 12 unsaturated zone flows.
- To offer insights into hydrological processes within the Fontaine de Vaucluse karst system.
- To facilitate research on pressure and mass transfer in karst aquifers.
Main Methods:
- Continuous monitoring of electrical conductivity, temperature, and discharge in artificial galleries.
- Collection of air pressure, temperature, and humidity data within galleries.
- Recording of surface weather parameters including precipitation and solar radiation.
- Data filtering to remove erroneous values and ensure accuracy.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive dataset of hourly hydrological and meteorological data from July 2022 to April 2024.
- Unique data capturing various flow types, including slow flows within the limestone matrix.
- Enables assessment of pressure and mass transfer dynamics influenced by precipitation and flow characteristics.
Conclusions:
- The dataset provides an unprecedented view of unsaturated zone hydrology in a karst environment.
- This data is valuable for understanding karst aquifer behavior and improving climate models.
- The findings highlight the importance of monitoring diverse flow types in karst systems.
Keywords:
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