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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026)
Community perspective on open issues to be tackled in Italian hydrogeology: review from an open discussion
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Published: 30 June 2026
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Hydrogeology is a complex field that requires an understanding of both hydrology and geology, and it is interlinked with many other disciplines, from health science to agriculture and social sciences. It is also a growing subject, since climate change and anthropic pressures on the water cycle and aquifers worldwide have become more and more evident and need to be addressed with adequate knowledge and tools. [...]
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Community perspective on open issues to be tackled in Italian hydrogeology: review from an open discussion. (2026). Acque Sotterranee - Italian Journal of Groundwater, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.7343/as-2026-958
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