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NASA Satellites Show Disturbing Trends Groundwater Storage & Aquifers [Charts]

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Data from NASA’s program was revealed in a recent study, which concluded that 21 of the 37 largest aquifers (57%) are running out too fast to be replenished. Even more concerning: an additional 13 are declining at a rate that puts them in a category NASA calls the “most troubled”.

H/T Visual Capitalist

NASA Satellites Show Disturbing Trends Groundwater Storage & Aquifers

NASA Water Supply

Infographic source: Circle of Blue, Business Insider

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