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Spring (hydrology)

A spring is a natural exit point at which groundwater emerges from an aquifer and flows across the ground surface as surface water. It is a component of the hydrosphere, as well as a part of the water cycle. Springs have long been important for humans as a source of fresh water, especially in arid regions which have relatively little annual rainfall.

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Spring (hydrology)

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limestoneinstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
dolomiteinstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
creating vast cave systems.TypesDepression springs occur along a depressioninstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
such as the bottom of alluvial valleysinstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
basinsinstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
or valleys made of highly permeable materials.Contact springsinstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
which occur along the side of a hill or mountaininstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
are created when the groundwater is underlaid by an impermeable layer of rock or soil known as an aquiclude or aquifugeFractureinstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
or joint occur when groundwater running along an impermeable layer of rock meets a crackinstance ofi.e. hot springs and geysers.The action of the groundwater continually dissolves permeable bedrock0.80text
those found in cavernsinstance ofor joint in the rock.Tubular springs occur when groundwater flows from circular fissures0.80text
certain trout that are otherwise ill-suited to a warmer local climate.Types of mineral springsSulfur springs contain a high level of dissolved sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the waterinstance ofThe cool water of a spring and its branch may harbor species0.80text
fishinginstance ofModern uses include recreational activities0.80text

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