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Research Article

The impact of land use land cover on groundwater level and quality in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE: an integration approach using remote sensing and hydrological data

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Article: 2272664 | Received 05 Jun 2023, Accepted 11 Oct 2023, Published online: 02 Nov 2023

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