Posted on April 19, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unraveling the Elusive Journey: The Prolonged Percolation of Nitrate into Groundwater
Water BodiesThe journey of nitrate: Percolation from Surface to Groundwater Understanding the movement of nitrate from the surface to groundwater is a critical aspect of studying the interactions between surface water and subsurface aquifers. Nitrate, a common pollutant, originates from a variety of sources, including agricultural activities, industrial processes, and wastewater discharges. Its ability to percolate
Posted on April 19, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Assessing Terrestrial Evapotranspiration: Unveiling Insights into Large-Scale Earth Evaporation Patterns
Water BodiesTerrestrial evapotranspiration data over large areas Preface Terrestrial evapotranspiration plays a critical role in the Earth’s water cycle, influencing climate patterns, agricultural productivity, and water resource management. Evapotranspiration is the combined process of evaporation from the Earth’s surface and transpiration from plants. Accurate estimates of evapotranspiration over large areas are essential for understanding regional water
Posted on April 19, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Enhancing Stability and Sustainability: The Power of Earthen Dams with Rock Fill and Clay Cores
Water BodiesIntroduction to Rock Fill and Clay Core Earthen Dams Earthen dams are important civil engineering structures used to impound water and create reservoirs for various purposes such as water supply, irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. A common type of earthen dam is the rockfill earthen dam with a clay core. This design combines
Posted on April 19, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unveiling the Mysteries: The Nighttime Enigma of Elevated Tides
Water BodiesUnderstanding the phenomenon: Can tides be consistently higher at night than during the day? The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean waters, tides have long fascinated scientists and casual observers alike. The ebb and flow of the tides is primarily influenced by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun on our planet. While it
Posted on April 19, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Mastering Watershed Delineation in ArcGIS: A Guide to Accurate Results
Water BodiesGetting Started Watershed delineation is an important process in earth science and hydrology because it helps to understand the flow of water in a particular area. ArcGIS, a powerful geographic information system software, provides various tools and algorithms to perform accurate watershed delineation. However, obtaining accurate results depends on several factors, including data quality, preprocessing
Posted on April 17, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unveiling the Depths: Exploring the Point of Underground Warming in Earthscience and Underground Water
Water BodiesUnderstanding the geothermal gradient: At what depth does the subsurface begin to warm? Exploring the depths of the earth is a fascinating endeavor that reveals the mysteries hidden beneath our feet. One intriguing question that often arises is at what depth does the underground begin to warm? To answer this question, we must delve into