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The increased pressure from the compacted sediment forces water out from between the sand grains, causing it to be squeezed out and drained away. This compaction reduces the porosity and permeability of the sand, making it harder for water to flow through.

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Q: When sand is squashed or compacted by layers of sediment above it what happens to the water between the grains?
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