Wetland Hydrology and Groundwater Flow Diagram - Salt Accumulation Process #3489448 (License: Personal Use)

The diagram depicts a transect of a semi-arid wetland system, contrasting wet and dry phases with labeled processes including overland flow, local and regional groundwater flow, evapotranspiration, and salt (NaCl) accumulation. Key subsurface layers include regolith/confining layer, organic-rich saturated wetland soil, and sandstone aquifer, with hydraulic conductivity varying by zone. Arrows indicate direction and type of water movement, while numbers mark specific features such as ephemeral pools and saline zones.

Used in environmental science, hydrogeology, and land management resources to explain salinization mechanisms in inland wetlands; supports educational content for students, researchers, and policymakers addressing water sustainability and ecosystem health.