How much fresh water is in the United States? It's a tough question, since most of the water is underground, accessible at ...

Researchers used 1 million data points and a machine learning algorithm to estimate groundwater stores with higher resolution ...

Combining direct measurements with artificial intelligence methods, a new map estimates groundwater depth across the continental United States at a resolution of around 30 meters (98 feet). How much ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A new map of Earth's groundwater supply shows where on the planet water is locked up and "hidden" ...

While a drought may quickly become evident in inhabited regions that depend on regular rain, when remote parts of the world undergo a dry spell it might not become obvious for a long time, if ever. To ...

Groundwater is a key resource for water users in California’s Central Valley, a major agricultural hub with an economic output of tens of billions of dollars annually. Surface deformation in the ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego report in a new study a way to improve groundwater monitoring by using a remote sensing technology (known as InSAR), in conjunction with climate ...

A recent study has revealed a startling public health threat: About 17 million people are at risk of gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater. This alarming finding ...

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