A hidden freshwater system deep beneath the Great Salt Lake has been revealed using airborne electromagnetic surveys. Scientists found that freshwater extends much farther under the lake than expected, reaching depths of up to 4 kilometers. The discovery began with mysterious reed-covered mounds formed by pressurized groundwater pushing upward. Researchers are now investigating whether this underground water could help control hazardous dust from the drying lakebed.
  • theparadox@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    24 days ago

    Oh thank goodness! I was worried the Manhattan-sized data center they were building there might run out of water. I’m glad it will actually have enough water to have a chance to completely fuck up the local ecology by raising the temperature by several degrees.