First-Ever Global Map to Delve Deep Into Earth Surface Helps Reveal Water Supply
Image credit: Geophysical Research Letters Questions such as how much fresh water we have left on Earth, where it is located, and how we can access it are all nearly impossible to answer. However, scientists working on understanding and revealing the planet’s surface structure are helping to hone in on an answer. University of British Columbia researchers have created a world’s-first with their new map that outlines how fluid flows through Earth’s various porous surfaces. Information gleaned from the map can help us discover more about water supplies worldwide. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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