The Ogallala Aquifer - Charting the Waters of the Texas High Plains

The video discusses the Ogallala Aquifer, a crucial water source for agriculture in the Southern U.S., highlighting its rapid depletion due to overuse. It explains the aquifer's structure, composed of rocks and gravel, and its historical formation from Rocky Mountain erosion. The video examines current land use, focusing on center pivot irrigation, and maps water availability. It projects future aquifer decline, emphasizing the need for adaptation and change in agricultural practices.

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