Zone Of Saturation Definition & Meaning

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zone of saturation British

noun

1. the ground below the water table

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In pervious, or almost pervious rocks, the zone of saturation, or ground-water level, lies at much lower depth, and may permit of the construction of field works as well as cave shelters above it.

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Of the water which reaches the zone of saturation, a part may soon come to the surface in low areas and join the runoff, and a part may penetrate deeply.

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Above the zone of saturation gravity carries the water downward in devious courses until it reaches the water table.

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