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The ancient Chinese notes on hydrogeology = Les anciennes notes Chinoises sur l'hydrogéologie

Zhou, Yu ; Zwahlen, François ; Wang, Yanxin

In: Hydrogeology Journal, 2011, vol. 19, no. 5, p. 1103-1114

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    Titre
    • The ancient Chinese notes on hydrogeology
    Titre traduit ()
    • Les anciennes notes Chinoises sur l'hydrogéologie
    Auteur
    • Zhou, Yu. Centre d'Hydrogéologie et de Géothermie (CHYN), Institut de Géologie et d'Hydrogéologie, Université de Neuchâtel, 2009, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
    • Zwahlen, François. Centre d'Hydrogéologie et de Géothermie (CHYN), Institut de Géologie et d'Hydrogéologie, Université de Neuchâtel, 2009, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
    • Wang, Yanxin. School of Environmental Studies and MOE Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, China
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:316233
    Summary
    The ancient Chinese notes on hydrogeology are summarized and interpreted, along with records of some related matters, like groundwater exploration and utilization, karst springs, water circulation, water conservation and saline-land transformation, mine drainage, and environmental hydrogeology. The report focuses only on the earliest recorded notes, mostly up until the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 25). Besides the references cited, the discussion in this report is based mainly on archaeological material, the preserved written classic literature, and some assumptions and/or conclusions that have been handed down in legends to later ages. Although most material relates to ancient China, the lessons learned may have practical significance worldwide. Compared to other contemporary parts of the world, ancient China, without doubt, took the lead in the field of groundwater hydrology. The great achievements and experience of the Chinese ancestors should provide motivation and inspiration for hydrogeologists to carry out their scientific research and exploration passionately and actively