Offshore aquifer under the Pacific Ocean can solve New Zealand’s drought issue
Nabanita Dutta
News Editor
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Under the Pacific Ocean off New Zealand’s coast, an aquifer has been discovered. According to the scientists, this could be a huge help for the country’s freshwater supply and an answer to the drought issue. The aquifer is located 60km off the east coast of the South Island at a depth of 20 meters. The exact quantity of the water it contains is not yet known but it could be around 2,000 cubic kilometres of water.
