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Global distribution of the mean water table depth simulated by the CNRM global climate models in the 218 world's major groundwater basins over the present‐day period (1985–2014) in the historical experiment.
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As groundwater found in aquifers is the main reservoir of freshwater for human activity, knowledge of the future response of groundwater to climate change is key for improving water management adaptation plans. We analyze the climate‐driven evolution of future levels of unconfined aquifers in the 218 world's major groundwater basins in global clima...
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