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The geology map shows a simplified version of the geology at a national scale (see [[Geology | the Geology resources page]] for more details).
The geology map shows a simplified version of the geology at a national scale (see [[Geology | the Geology resources page]] for more details).


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The hydrogeology map shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see [[Aquifer properties| the Aquifer properties resource page]] for more details).  
The hydrogeology map shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see [[Aquifer properties| the Aquifer properties resource page]] for more details).  


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==Groundwater Status==
==Groundwater Status==
===Groundwater quantity===
===Groundwater quantity===


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==Groundwater use and management==
==Groundwater use and management==
=== Groundwater use===
=== Groundwater use===


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===Groundwater monitoring===
===Groundwater monitoring===


=== Transboundary aquifers===
=== Transboundary aquifers===
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The following references provide more information on the geology and hydrogeology of Botswana.
The following references provide more information on the geology and hydrogeology of Botswana.


These, and others, can be accessed through the [http://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/searchResults.cfm?title_search=&author_search=&category_search=&country_search=BJ&placeboolean=AND&singlecountry=1 Africa Groundwater Literature Archive]
Many of these, and others, can be accessed through the [http://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/searchResults.cfm?title_search=&author_search=&category_search=&country_search=BW&placeboolean=AND&singlecountry=1 Africa Groundwater Literature Archive]
EDIT THE LINK TO CORRECT COUNTRY!!
 
'''Useful web resources'''
 
Department of Surveys and Mapping, Government of Botswana. [http://www.atlas.gov.bw/index.html The Botswana National Atlas]
 
'''Published literature'''
 
 
United Nations. 1989. [http://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/fulldetails.cfm?id=AGLA060002 Groundwater in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Botswana]. United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development. Natural Resources / Water Series No. 19, ST/TCD/6




Revision as of 10:16, 14 September 2015

Africa Groundwater Atlas >> Hydrogeology by country >> Hydrogeology of Botswana

Most of the textual information on this page was taken from the chapter on Botswanain the report ‘Groundwater in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa’ (UN 1989). 

This information is outdated. If you have more recent information on the hydrogeology of Botswana, please get in touch.

Authors

Dr Kirsty Upton and Brighid Ó Dochartaigh, British Geological Survey, UK

Geographical Setting

Map of Botswana (For more information on the datasets used in the map see the geography resources section)

General

Estimated Population in 2013* XXX
Rural Population (% of total) (2013)* XXX%
Total Surface Area* XXX sq km
Agricultural Land (% of total area) (2012)* XXX%
Capital City XXX
Region XXX
Border Countries XXX
Annual Freshwater Withdrawal (2013)* XXX Million cubic metres
Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Agriculture (2013)* XXX%
Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Domestic Use (2013)* XXX%
Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Industry (2013)* XXX%
Rural Population with Access to Improved Water Source (2012)* XXX%
Urban Population with Access to Improved Water Source (2012)* XXX%

* Source: World Bank


Climate

  • Koppen Geiger Climate Zones
    Koppen Geiger Climate Zones
  • Average Annual Precipitation
    Average Annual Precipitation
  • Average Temperature
    Average Temperature

Average monthly precipitation for Botswana showing minimum and maximum (light blue), 25th and 75th percentile (blue), and median (dark blue) rainfall Average monthly temperature for Botswana showing minimum and maximum (orange), 25th and 75th percentile (red), and median (black) temperature Quarterly precipitation over the period 1950-2012 Monthly precipitation (blue) over the period 2000-2012 compared with the long term monthly average (red)

For further detail on the climate datasets used see the climate resources section.

Surface water
Surface Water Map of Botswana(For more information on the datasets used in the map see the surface water resources section)

Soil

Soil Map of Botswana(For map key and more information on the datasets used in the map see the soil resources section)

Land cover

Land Cover Map of Botswana(For map key and more information on the datasets used in the map see the land cover resources section)


Geology

This section provides a summary of the geology of Botswana. More information is available in the report [ADD LINK UN] (1988) (see References section, below).

The geology map shows a simplified version of the geology at a national scale (see the Geology resources page for more details).

Geological Environments
Key Formations Period Lithology
Geological Environment 1
Name of formation1 Time period Description
Geological Environment 2
Geological Environment 3


Hydrogeology

This section provides a summary of the hydrogeology of the main aquifers in Botswana. More information is available in the report [ADD LINK UN] (1988) (see References section, below).

The hydrogeology map shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the Aquifer properties resource page for more details).


Unconsolidated

Named Aquifers Period General Description Water quality

Sedimentary - Intergranular Flow

Named Aquifers Period General Description Water quality

Sedimentary - Intergranular & Fracture Flow

Named Aquifers Period General Description Water quality

Sedimentary - Fracture Flow

Named Aquifers Period General Description Water quality

Basement

Named Aquifers Period General Description Water quality


Groundwater Status

Groundwater quantity

Groundwater quality

Groundwater use and management

Groundwater use

Groundwater management

Groundwater monitoring

Transboundary aquifers

For further information about transboundary aquifers, please see the Transboundary aquifers resources page


References

The following references provide more information on the geology and hydrogeology of Botswana.

Many of these, and others, can be accessed through the Africa Groundwater Literature Archive

Useful web resources

Department of Surveys and Mapping, Government of Botswana. The Botswana National Atlas

Published literature


United Nations. 1989. Groundwater in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Botswana. United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development. Natural Resources / Water Series No. 19, ST/TCD/6


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