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Water Stores on the Earth. The Hydrologic Cycle. From precipitation to groundwater. Infiltration. Percolation/leaching. Groundwater Flow. Soil Water. Soil Water. Allowing Flow: Porosity & Permeability. Flow is controlled by Permeability (and tortuosity)
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From precipitation to groundwater Infiltration Percolation/leaching Groundwater Flow
Allowing Flow: Porosity & Permeability Flow is controlled by Permeability (and tortuosity) Storage is controlled by Porosity
The Soil-Water Balance Equation Figure 9.4
Sample Water Budget Figure 9.11
US Water Budget Figure 9.20
How Do Geysers Work? http://www.eepybird.com/exp214.html Water goes somewhere And pressure is released Entire column Near boiling, but mostly hotter than 100°C Filling and Heating Expanding steam Empty pipe Boiling releases Pressure & boiling point decreases. Boiling runs away Water under Pressure has Higher boiling Point: Pressure cooker steam Superheated water begins to boil Filling and Heating