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Highly Sensitive Seismic Instruments Enable Groundwater Monitoring Written by AZoSensorsMay 20 2021 Water in high-mountain areas has a number of features. Frozen in the ground, water is similar to a cement foundation that maintains the stability of slopes. The catchment area of Bhote Koshi River lies in the bordering region between Nepal and China. Image Credit: Luc Illien/GFZ. During the melt season, snow and glacial ice sustain the rivers and, thus, the foothills with water for agriculture and drinking purposes. On the other hand, heavy rainfalls with landslides and flash floods pose a seri...

 E-Mail IMAGE: The catchment area of Bhote Koshi River lies in the bordering region between Nepal and China. view more  Credit: Luc Illien/GFZ Water in the high-mountain regions has many faces. Frozen in the ground, it is like a cement foundation that keeps slopes stable. Glacial ice and snow supply the rivers and thus the foothills with water for drinking and agriculture during the melt season. Intense downpours with flash floods and landslides, on the other hand, pose a life-threatening risk to people in the valleys. The subsoil with its ability to store water therefore plays an e...