Hydrogeological researches in karstic lakes in the center of the Iberian Peninsula: two study cases

Abstract

[EN] The study of two groups of lakes or lagoons of karstic origin in the interior of the Iberian Peninsula is presented. They are two of the most interesting protected natural spaces of karstic nature in Spanish territory: The Ruidera Lakes Natural Park, located between the provinces of Ciudad Real and Albacete; and the Natural Monument of the Lagoons of Cañada del Hoyo, located in Cuenca province. Both present very interesting geomorphological evolutions and hydrogeological functionings. The research analyzes the anthropic influence on the natural functioning of the lakes/lagoons with the objective of recovering the Natural Area conditions prior to the anthropogenic impact, thus returning the hydrological systems to a morphological and functional state as close as possible to their original state.