underflow

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And yet behind that apparent incredulity in his voice and manner David sensed the deep underflow of another thing.

From The Flaming Forest by Curwood, James Oliver

From the area of water-bearing gravels found, it was proposed to tap the underflow water at the 630-m. level by an infiltration gallery.

From ASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., Mexico The 4th article from the June, 1911, Volume LXXII, Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Paper No. 1193, Feb. 1, 1911. by Conway, George Robert Graham

This underflow is very characteristic of that part of the State, where it is said, there are many lost rivers flowing beneath the surface, adding one more to the list of Kansas phenomena.

From Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street by Street, Julian

The water is almost wholly taken from the rivers, but underflow is also utilized, especially in San Luis Park.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various

Report of the special agent in charge of the artesian and underflow investigations, and of the irrigation inquiry.

From United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan-Jun 1892 A Monthly Catalog by Compiled