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artesian aquifer |
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artesian aquifer [är′tē·zhən ′ak·wə·fər] (hydrology) An aquifer that is bounded above and below by impermeable beds and that contains artesian water. Also known as confined aquifer. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A vast infrastructure of artesian wells and irrigation pipes ran below the mucky fields, and in 1908 a group of enterprising celery growers joined forces to create their own railroad. The water came from artesian wells and the Colorado River. Merriman also cited the artesian wells in Queensland discovered "in defiance of all geological advice. |
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