word
aquifer depletion
AK-wih-fer dih-PLEE-shun
ˈækwɪfər dɪˈpliːʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
aquiferdepletion
Dictionary meaning
the long-term decline of groundwater stored in an aquifer caused by extraction rates that exceed natural recharge; threatens agriculture, drinking water supplies, and ecosystems; causing land subsidence in cities including Jakarta, Mexico City, and Beijing
Examples
- Aquifer depletion in the Central Valley has caused the land to sink by more than 8 metres in some areas.
- Without restrictions on pumping, aquifer depletion will make large parts of the region uninhabitable within decades.
Synonyms: groundwater overdraft, aquifer drawdown, groundwater mining
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