Understanding wetland sub-surface hydrology using geologic and isotopic signatures

Sikdar, P. K.; Sahu, P.

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28 Jul 2009

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Understanding wetland sub-surface hydrology using geologic and isotopic signatures

P. K. Sikdar and P. Sahu

P. K. Sikdar

Department of Environment Management, Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata 700073, India

P. Sahu

Department of Environment Management, Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata 700073, India

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