Transport pathway identification in fractured aquifers: A stochastic event synchrony-based framework

Several approaches are commonly applied to modeling fractured aquifers, including stochastic continuum (SC) and discrete fracture network (DFN) models. While DFN models provide a more realistic representation of the system, their development necessitates an accurate characterization of the fracture network. Extensive, and often prohibitive, resources are typically required to map a reliable fracture network, which is essential to develop an …