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News Release 18-010

Hidden “rock moisture” possible key to forest response to drought

Underground rock reservoirs can hold significant amounts of water

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Forest mountains with fall colors

Scientists have found underground water reservoirs that can mitigate drought effects.

Credit: Wikimedia/USFS


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Researchers drilling a borehole in forest

NSF Eel River CZO researchers drill a borehole to monitor forest groundwater.

Credit: William Dietrich


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scientists in forest

An Eel River CZO study site is covered with sensors to monitor water flow.

Credit: William Dietrich


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Tree roots in a forest.

Looking far beneath tree roots brought the discovery of a hidden "well" of water.

Credit: NSF Eel River Critical Zone Observatory


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Female scientist holds equipment that helps study water flow.

Scientist Daniella Rempe studies how water flow is linked with ecological and geophysical processes.

Credit: William Dietrich


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Two female researchers measuring water in bedrock.

Researchers at the Eel River CZO site study bedrock as a source of water during the dry season.

Credit: Daniella Rempe


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