Definition(s)
Water that occupies pores and crevices in rock and soil, below the surface and above a layer of impermeable material. It is free to move gravitationally, either downwards towards the impermeable layer or by following a gradient. (Source: GEMET/ALL)
Jerarquía
Broader: gestión de recursos de agua
In other languages
English
groundwater
French
eaux souterraines
Ruso
подземные воды
Chino, simplificado
地下水
Árabe
مياه جوفية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with agua subterránea
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Convenio de Basilea | 3 documents |
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Convenio de Estocolmo | 21 documents |
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Convenio de Rotterdam | 6 documents |


