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This report is a summary of the second part of a two-part Northern Guam Lens study: (1) mathematical modeling and (2) hydrogeology. The geology of northern Guam was interpreted with respect to groundwater hydrology through a combination of a variety of research methods. In particular, the hydrogeologic conditions and boundaries needed for mathematical and other types of model studies were to be defined. Where existing geological information was inaccurate or insufficient for hydrogeologic interpretation, additional field studies would be necessary.
Methods of investigation included: a review of available literature; examinations of cuttings and core samples, paleontological samples, and geophysical logs; and an analyses of short- and long-term well hydrographs. This was likely the first attempt to quantify and describe the pore systems found in the limestones of northern Guam. A discussion of the results and findings is presented herein.
