ClimateAugust 30, 2026
hydrogeological
HY-droh-jee-uh-LAJ-ih-kul
Definition
Relating to the study of the distribution, movement, and quality of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'hydor' (water) and 'geologia' (geology), which combines the study of water with the study of the Earth's physical structure.
In the news
The article uses the term to stress that managing underground water recharge requires proper scientific study to avoid contamination, emphasizing that aquifers are complex systems rather than simple storage tanks.
From ancient hydraulic civilization to a climate-smart water nation
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