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Dr D. Rokos, I. Galanos

 
  • The statistical tests that were applied on remote sensed lineaments  and groundwater data of the study area, showed that there  is a significant relationship between the yield of a spring and its location relative to the number of different orientation classes and the relative entropy of the lineaments within a 1.5Km radius. Also the spring's distance of separation from the nearest remote sensed  lineament appears to be a significant factor. 
  • The areas that are suggested to be favourable for groundwater exploration according to this research, cover less than 60% of the total area of the island. 
  • As there is an indication that groundwater flow is along preferred pathways, further research could reveal the preferred orientations, limiting down the above proportion even more. 
  • Image interpretation although it should not be considered as an end in itself, it can be a valuable tool that improves the speed, accuracy and economy of a groundwater study.