Stable isotopes show that earthquakes enhance permeability and release water from mountains
The authors investigate the groundwater table changes in the Kumamoto region (Japan) following the 2016 M w 7.0 Kumamoto earthquake. Through detailed isotope analysis the study shows how earthquakes can rupture the crust and generate new pathways for aquifers.
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| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2020
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/e20b70df7b974dacb8ba66353218867f |
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