Classifying groundwater systems by their ability to recover from drought
Groundwater levels do not immediately bounce back after heavy rain following a long drought. A new classification system has been developed to assess how well different aquifers can recover from droughts. This method will help identify which groundwater reserves are most at risk of being depleted.
Why it's good news: It provides valuable information that could aid in the management and conservation of precious water resources.
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