California pierde definitiv o parte din una dintre cele mai importante rezerve de apă

California's underground water reserves have permanently lost storage capacity, impacting agriculture and ecosystems. The Sacramento Valley aquifer, crucial for the Central Valley's water supply, has undergone irreversible changes. Since 2021, land above the aquifer has compacted at an unprecedented rate, reducing its ability to store water. Experts warn that even with normal rainfall, the aquifer will not recover its previous capacity. Satellite imagery has revealed significant land subsidence, highlighting the need for monitoring to prevent excessive groundwater exploitation.