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Taking water table elevation measurements in the Long Valley Caldera, California

June 2026 (approx.)

Detailed Description

A USGS scientist pulls a conductivity sensor out of a water well. These wells are usually drilled for other purposes (like livestock or agriculture) but are useful for scientists doing geodetic surveys. USGS photo by J. Crozier.

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Public Domain.

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