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Mindbytes Aug 5, 2026

Sacramento Valley Aquifer Collapses Permanently

Satellite radar reveals Sacramento Valley aquifer collapsed permanently during 2020–2022 drought, losing storage capacity as pumping accelerated beyond all predictions.

Linsey Smith 2 min read