Recent research indicates that groundwater depletion in the Colorado River Basin has reached alarming levels, comparable to the capacity of Lake Mead. Scientists from Arizona State University utilized NASA satellite data to show that since 2003, about 34 cubic kilometers of groundwater have been drained, more than the reservoir losses. Prolonged drought and rising temperatures compound the problem, forcing a reliance on groundwater as surface sources become less reliable, raising concerns about future supplies in this vital region supporting significant populations and agriculture.
The Colorado River Basin is losing groundwater at an alarming rate, driven largely by heavy pumping for agriculture and exacerbated by prolonged drought and rising temperatures.
Groundwater is a crucial buffer for the region, but it is rapidly disappearing due to excessive extraction, leading to increased demand as surface water becomes less dependable.
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