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Roughly a third of all the Earth's freshwater is stored underground in aquifers, which are permeable and porous rock formations where water naturally flows from the surface of the Earth. Roughly half the freshwater people use comes from groundwater sources like aquifers via wells, an ancient feat of engineering. This video breaks down the science of aquifers and the engineering behind how humans tap this vital water source....

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• Science and Technology  / Biology  / Marine Biology