Thursday, March 24, 2011

Exploring groundwater with Geology Club!

The Geology Club at Virginia Tech is a group of students dedicated to educating ourselves and you about our planet. Water covers 70 percent of the Earth, so hydrology (the study of groundwater) is an important part of earth science. Chemicals, including pollutants, can stay in groundwater for hundreds of years. This affects vegetation, wildlife (including frogs), and humans! This year at KTU, we will look at how groundwater flows, what's in groundwater, and what problems come from polluted groundwater. Most importantly, we will learn about how we can protect our favorite resource: water. Get your hands wet at our hands-on exhibits!

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