Articles | Volume 385
https://doi.org/10.5194/piahs-385-275-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/piahs-385-275-2024
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18 Apr 2024
Post-conference publication |  | 18 Apr 2024

Impact of the storm Alex on water exchanges between the Roya River and its alluvial aquifer

Sandra Lanini, Bernard Ladouche, Benoit Dewandel, Melissande Ibba, Vincent Bailly-Comte, and Marie Genevier

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A monitoring network has been implemented to improve the understanding of the functioning of the Roya River alluvial aquifer. Data analysis proved the predominant role of surface water in the recharge of the aquifer. Following the storm Alex in October 2020, a general decrease of the piezometric levels was observed. It is explained by the changes in the river morphology and in the riverbed granulometry which limit the aquifer recharge by river water infiltration.