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Helicopter Surveys Delaware Bay For USGS Groundwater Research

By Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Water Science Center
A helicopter carrying an electromagnetic sensor in the air.
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Detailed Description

The USGS conducted an aerial electromagnetic survey of the Delaware Bay to collect data on groundwater salinity. Rising sea level, increasing frequency and intensity of coastal storms, and increasing demand for groundwater have amplified the risk of saltwater impacting water supplies in the region.

Photo credit: David Fisher (USGS Contractor)

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Public Domain.