Recent studies have indicated a concerning trend in global groundwater levels, with a significant and often accelerating decline in aquifers worldwide. Research published in the journal Nature, which analyzed data from approximately 170,000 wells across 1,700 aquifers in 40 countries, reveals that groundwater depletion is continuing at an alarming rate, potentially leading to declines of over 0.5 metres per year in the 21st century. This trend is particularly pronounced in California, where several regions rank among the most rapidly declining aquifers globally. The studies highlight the urgent need for solutions to manage and restore these vital freshwater resources.
Many of America’s critical sources of underground water are in a state of rapid and accelerating decline, according to a new study https://t.co/xSjTwlVOBz https://t.co/NYjJaqWl4m
The most detailed global look at groundwater yet shows a lot of loss but also stories of success in restoring some aquifers https://t.co/dA8Jek95YO
Groundwater levels are falling worldwide — but there are solutions https://t.co/nnIeZDQdVC
In a sign of the ongoing threats to its precious groundwater stores, half a dozen regions in California rank among the world’s most rapidly declining aquifers. These are the most affected California basins. ⤵️ https://t.co/youCOnmbYF
Groundwater stored in aquifers across the globe may face declines of over 0.5 metres per year in the 21st century, according to an analysis of around 170,000 monitoring wells published in @Nature. https://t.co/2lE8zgcE75 https://t.co/Cm2t3evanF
Tracking groundwater levels around the world: https://t.co/HZVwBz315T
Alarming Study Reveals California’s Rapidly Declining Groundwater Basins https://t.co/bcu99JPaet
Global groundwater levels experience "accelerated" decline, study finds https://t.co/HboEemopLS https://t.co/NSvcmsMXbU
Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds https://t.co/wuBT46OJPD
Water seeks its own level. https://t.co/39aqqt1HfT
World groundwater levels showing 'accelerated' decline - study https://t.co/Hr0ZRvgcrK https://t.co/zeyrtC8Kiq
A new study in @Nature analyzed groundwater trends worldwide - looking at data from 170,000 wells from 1,700 aquifers in 40 countries. The takeaway? 'Groundwater depletion continues unabated in most areas of the world.' https://t.co/RdMv0syyrb
Measurements of groundwater levels around the world form a timely and welcome contribution to our understanding of the state of this resource, writes @DJ_MacAllister https://t.co/WZCvP7I26I
The world’s precious stash of subterranean freshwater is shrinking — and in nearly a third of aquifers, that loss has been speeding up in the last couple of decades. https://t.co/vob0DF5nwD
New research finds that the groundwater systems that hydrate your life are in rapid, sometimes accelerating decline around the globe. Here’s how to stop the retreat. https://t.co/f5BMgb94CV