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G.H. Davis

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Frequency distribution of dissolved solids in ground water

The frequency distribution of dissolved ‐ solids content of ground waters in geologically and climatologically homogeneous terrane units commonly approximates a log‐normal distribution . A graphic logarithmic transformation is de‐scribed which permits rapid calculation of approximate values for the mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. Statistical parameters calculated by this method show good agreement with known physical conditions in the terranes studied and are precise enough for use as a mea‐sure of variability of quality of ground waters for national planning purposes.

Groundwater

Thickness and consolidation of deep-sea sediments: A discussion

Hamilton (1959) concluded that in most sediments excess pore-water pressure is equal to zero - that is, the hydrostatic pressure is at atmospheric pressure. This note points out that in terrestrial environments the occurrence of artesian water (excess pore-water pressure) is commonplace and widespread and that such excess pressure is the source of energy for flowing water wells and for many flowing oil wells, "gushers," or "blowouts".

Bulletin of the Geological Society of America