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Climate Change Threatens Oregon's Massive Underground Aquifer

1/15/2025

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Beneath the majestic Cascade Range in Oregon lies a colossal underground aquifer, holding a staggering 81 cubic kilometers of water—three times the size of Lake Mead. Researchers from the University of Oregon warn that this vital water source is threatened by dwindling snowpacks caused by climate change, casting doubt on its future sustainability.

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Beneath the majestic Cascade Range in Oregon lies a colossal underground aquifer, holding a staggering 81 cubic kilometers of water—three times the size of Lake Mead. Researchers from the University of Oregon warn that this vital water source is threatened by dwindling snowpacks caused by climate change, casting doubt on its future sustainability.