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science4 months ago•2 min saved

Mystery Islands and Springs Emerge in Great Salt Lake, Raising Environmental Concerns

Scientists have discovered that the strange islands appearing on Utah's Great Salt Lake are formed by underground freshwater reservoirs, which may help understand and protect the lake's fragile ecosystem amid declining water levels and increasing salinity.

via ScienceAlert|

#ecosystem #great-salt-lake #islands

science7 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover Giant Underground Sponge Supplying Water to Rivers and Cities

Scientists have discovered a massive underground aquifer beneath Oregon's volcanic regions, holding about 81 cubic kilometers of water, which could be crucial for regional water supply, ecosystem health, and understanding volcanic activity, especially in the context of climate change and increasing wildfires.

via Earth.com|

#climate-change #groundwater-reservoir #science