reservoir
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"The primary function of all glaciers and the entire periglacial environment is to act as a freshwater reservoir," Agostina Rossi Serra, a biologist working with Greenpeace said.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
In some older fields, the shock permanently alters reservoir dynamics, erasing some capacity forever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Seama says, "Due to its extent and location it is clear that this is in fact the same magma reservoir as in the previous eruption."
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
“But it’s not as ideal as having that additional snow reservoir ready to run off through summer, and replenish what we’re going to be releasing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Farmer quickly packed his doctor’s bag and hiked with her across the Péligre Dam to a hut on the other side of the reservoir.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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