China's Vegetation Restoration Linked to Groundwater Drought (2003-2015)
Vegetation restoration on China's Loess Plateau began in 1999, leading to a significant decline in groundwater storage. Between 2003 and 2015, rapid vegetation growth coincided with worsening groundwater drought conditions. Researchers found the groundwater decline statistically significant, affecting a larger area with more severe drought. Satellite data revealed the relationship between vegetation growth and groundwater drought across the region.
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