Origin of groundwaters inOrigin of groundwaters in Southern Oman Southern Oman
Clark, I.D., et al., 1987. Modern and fossil groundwater in an arid environment, A look at the hydrogeology of Southern Oman. Proc., Int. Atomic Energy Agency, Symp.299, Vienna, p. 167-187.
The aquifers of Southern Oman
Dhofar Mountains
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Najd Artesian Groundwaters
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