Author(s)

J. M. Marques, P. M. Carreira, J. Espinha Marques, H. I. Chaminé, P. E. Fonseca, F. A. Monteiro Santos, E. Almeida, R. Gonçalves, P. G. Almeida, A. Gomes, J. Teixeira, J. M. Carvalho & F. T. Rocha

Abstract

This study summarizes the results of geological, geomorphological, tectonic, geochemical, geophysical, hydrogeological and isotopic techniques in hydromineral resources assessment (issue temperature between 27ºC and 45ºC). Two case studies are presented: i) Serra da Estrela mountain region, the highest mountain in Portuguese mainland and ii) Serra do Marão mountain region. A special emphasis is dedicated to the recharge and discharge processes and the role of snowmelt as a source of hydromineral resources. Since local Spas are particularly dependent on water quality, the existence of mixing between hydromineral waters and local shallow groundwaters is also considered. Keywords: geochemistry, isotopes, geophysics, tectonics, high mountain areas hydrogeology, hydromineral resources, environmental issues, Portugal.

Keywords

geochemistry, isotopes, geophysics, tectonics, high mountain areas hydrogeology, hydromineral resources, environmental issues, Portugal.