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Hydrogeophysical Characterization in a Volcanic Context From Local to Regional Scales Combining Airborne Electromagnetism and Magnetism
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  • Marc Dumont,
  • Pierre-Alexandre Reninger,
  • Bertrand Aunay,
  • Alexandre Pryet,
  • Damien Jougnot,
  • Jean-Lambert Join,
  • Laurent Michon,
  • Guillaume MARTELET
Marc Dumont
Sorbonne Université, Sorbonne Université

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Pierre-Alexandre Reninger
BRGM, BRGM
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Bertrand Aunay
BRGM, BRGM
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Alexandre Pryet
Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux, Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux
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Damien Jougnot
Sorbonne Université, Sorbonne Université
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Jean-Lambert Join
University of La Réunion, University of La Réunion
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Laurent Michon
Université de la Réunion, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université de la Réunion, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris
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Guillaume MARTELET
Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres
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Abstract

In volcanic islands, a crucial step in managing watershed water resources is the characterization of groundwater aquifers from local to regional scales. Airborne geophysical data provide high-resolution images down to hundreds of meters below the surface, over large areas. Yet, the production of an accurate interpretation of regional geophysical imagery may be time consuming or limited by the low density of geological and hydrological field observations. Here, we propose an approach combining airborne electromagnetic and magnetic data in order to reduce geophysical ambiguities and provide a multiscale hydrogeophysical characterization of Piton des Neiges volcano (Réunion Island). With limited calibration data, this methodology produces a geological model more accurate than using airborne electromagnetic data alone. Through the continuous coverage of both methods, we demonstrate the influence of volcanic unit geometries on groundwater flows within the critical zone and we highlight major structures impacting groundwater flows at both local and regional scales.