Spring (hydrology)

Spring (hydrology)

A spring—also known as a rising or resurgence—is a component of the hydrosphere. Specifically, it is any natural situation where water flows to the surface of the Earth from underground. Thus, a spring is a site where the aquifer surface meets the ground surface.

Read more about Spring (hydrology):  Formation, Flow, Water Content, Historic Uses, Notable Springs

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