Drill Here! Locating Drinking Water Under Challenging Conditions
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 18:07
in Earth & Climate
Volcanic ground is a challenging place to drill water wells. In central Nicaragua, situated on volcanic bedrock, only 3 of every 10 wells drilled produce sufficient water for even 1 household. Researchers from Michigan Technological University have developed a technique for locating underground water from visual clues on the ground's surface, using remote sensors and data processing.