Groundwater – a hidden resource that can save communities in times of crisis
When earthquakes, forest fires, floods and droughts strike, society's water supply is often put under extreme pressure. Now, researchers are pointing to an often overlooked resource that can play a crucial role in acute crisis situations: groundwater.
Giuliano Di Baldassarre, professor i hydrologi. Foto Mikael Wallerstedt.
Groundwater as a lifeline in disasters
In a new article in Nature Geoscience, four international researchers, including Giuliano Di Baldassarre, professor of hydrology, highlight how short-term and strategic use of groundwater can reduce vulnerability to natural disasters – while contributing to greater equity between different groups in society.
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