Groundwater Modeling
Drew Keller, Educator, Mathematics & Science Center
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Infiltration:
Water can move between the small particles of unconsolidated deposits, such as gravel or sand. This type of material is generally has high porosity.
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Although limestone is less porous than gravel, water moves easily through the channels in the limestone's weak spots.
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