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Groundwater
3 stories about Groundwater that passed the news check, newest first.
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US almonds, walnuts and grapes depend on draining groundwater that isn't coming back
Half of the groundwater used to grow US fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds and greens is drawn from aquifers faster than they can refill, according to a new study.
Biology News - Evolution, Cell theory, Gene theory, Microbiology, Biotechnology
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When rain returns after a drought, groundwater reserves don’t always get caught up before the next drought
When a drought breaks, rain returns first, followed by soil moisture, plants and rivers, with groundwater usually recovering last.
Earth.com
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The Grand Canyon’s drinking water comes from a single spring connected to over six miles of hidden caves
The twelve water spigots used by visitors in Grand Canyon National Park have drawn their water from Roaring Springs, a cave-fed spring on the North Rim, for decades.
Earth.com