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Hydrogeology Field Manual, second edition is the most complete and useful hydrogeology field manual available. It demystifies hydrogeologic fieldwork by giving professionals field-proven test methods and solutions. 

Previously Manual of Applied Field Hydrogeology, the second edition is full of practical methods and solutions for field hydrogeologists and students. The textbook provides the latest information on applied applications in groundwater sampling and water-quality assessment, aquifer characterization, contamination issues, karst applications, and more.

Weight, head of the Hydrology Program at the Department of Geological Engineering at Montana Tech, University of Montana, fills it with tips, tricks-of-the-trade, and anecdotes to help readers gain instant expertise in most field methodologies and expand their abilities for data interpretation. He includes procedures, real-world decisions, and many examples and case studies to help readers understand the occurrence and movement of groundwater in a variety of geologic settings.

The second edition features:
• Over 250 drawings and photos illustrate equipment and methods
• Two new chapters on Karst hydrogeology, including characterization and performing dye tracer tests
• Completely revised chapter on vadose zone hydrogeology
• Improved sampling strategies and techniques
• Significantly expanded material on groundwater/surface-water investigations and aquifer analysis
• 150 more pages of materials than the previous edition