Effect of the Indian Ocean Tsunami on Ground Water Quality in Coastal Aquifers in Eastern Sri Lanka

• Published in: Science of tsunami hazards Vol. 28; no. 3; p. 218
• Main Authors: Vithanage, M, Villholth, K G, Mahatantila, K, Engesgaard, P, Jensen, KH
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2009
• Subjects: Brackish; Freshwater; Marine; ISW, Sri Lanka; ISW, Indian Ocean

Changes in water quality of a sand aquifer on the east coast of Sri Lanka due to the December 26, 2004 tsunami and subsequent disturbance due to well pumping and flushing by precipitation were investigated. Two closely spaced tsunami affected transects, spanning the ocean and an interior lagoon acro...