Anywhere from days to thousands of years
Anywhere from days to thousands of years
Molecules of groundwater can stay in the ground for weeks to thousands of years, depending on factors such as the permeability of the soil or rock, the depth of the water table, and the movement of underground currents.
Anywhere from days to thousands of years
days
Anywhere from days to thousands of years
days
Anywhere from days to thousands of years
Groundwater can stay underground for a few days to thousands of years, depending on factors like the geology of the area, depth of the water table, and rate of extraction. In some cases, groundwater can flow rapidly through porous rock and be replenished quickly, while in others it can be stored for long periods before recharging.
months
The residence time for groudwater is 20,000 years
gravity ?
When it rains, the water seeps into the ground and infiltrates into the soil, filling up the spaces between rocks and sediment. This excess water becomes groundwater, which can either stay in the ground or flow through underground aquifers. Ultimately, some of this groundwater may resurface as springs or discharge into rivers, lakes, or oceans.