Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 17 - Section 17.6 - Springs, Hot Springs, and Geysers - Concept Checks - Page 517: 1

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Springs are formed when groundwater flows to the Earth's surface through natural openings in the rock or soil. They typically occur in areas where an aquifer (a permeable layer that holds water) intersects the land surface, allowing water to flow out and create a spring. The formation of a spring may also be influenced by the presence of fractures, faults, or other structural features that facilitate the movement of groundwater to the surface.

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