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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-2949-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-2949-2024
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05 Jul 2024
Research article |  | 05 Jul 2024

High-resolution long-term average groundwater recharge in Africa estimated using random forest regression and residual interpolation

Anna Pazola, Mohammad Shamsudduha, Jon French, Alan M. MacDonald, Tamiru Abiye, Ibrahim Baba Goni, and Richard G. Taylor

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This study advances groundwater research using a high-resolution random forest model, revealing new recharge areas and spatial variability, mainly in humid regions. Limited data in rainy zones is a constraint for the model. Our findings underscore the promise of machine learning for large-scale groundwater modelling while further emphasizing the importance of data collection for robust results.
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