A new study reveals a massive underground aquifer holding at least 19.4 cubic miles of water beneath the Oregon Cascades. This finding could impact water use and our understanding of volcanic processes in the region.
The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universeEngaging articles, amazing illustrations & exclusive interviewsA hidden reservoir of groundwater more than twice the size of Lake Mead is buried inside the Oregon Cascades, a new study reports.
"It is a continental-size lake stored in the rocks at the top of the mountains, like a big water tower," study co-author."That there are similar large volcanic aquifers north of the Columbia Gorge and near Mount Shasta likely make the Cascade Range the largest aquifer of its kind in the world." Deep-permeating waters could affect the types of volcanism observed in the region. When water comes in contact with magma, it quickly evaporates into steam, which can increase the pressure underground and lead to explosive volcanic eruptions.
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