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The 2D fracture network maps of Sefrou Lias aquifer (Northern Morocco) have been analyzed from their scaling properties. The fractal analysis of fracture intensity showed heterogeneous multifractal structure with characteristic generalized dimensions. Distribution of fracture lengths exhibits fractal power-law behaviour with specific exponent. Scaling laws serve to make extrapolations, and to study the fracture connectivity related to scale, which are of great interest in decision-making to optimize ground-water prospecting.

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