Abstract
In 2008 the UNESCO International Hydrological Programme (IHP) introduced the map of transboundary aquifers. The map gives the general view where transboundary aquifer occur, unfortunately not all aquifers were identified. Further efforts are needed to extend the knowledge in this field.
In the paper the main aquifers and aquifers systems in Belarus were charcterised. There are five main water pressurized systems in the national territory of Belarus that are widely used for the purpose of general water supply: Quaternary, Palaeogene, Albian-Cenomanian, Devonian and the Upper Proterozoic. Base on the available information the attempt to identify regions of transboundary groundwater flow occurrence were taken. Because of the lack of sufficient date in that field the detailed study of hydrogeological condition in indicated areas are recommended to achieve bilateral cooperation and sustainable use of aquifers.
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Kalinin, M. (2012). Are There Any Transboundary Aquifers in Belarus?. In: Nałęcz, T. (eds) Transboundary Aquifers in the Eastern Borders of The European Union. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-3949-9_8
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