Any place where groundwater naturally flows outward at the surface of Earth is termed a ____________.

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A spring is a place where groundwater flows naturally at the surface of the Earth. This is usually caused by an underground aquifer under pressure, which forces the water up to the surface. Flowing artesian wells may also discharge at the surface, but they are specifically formed in an artesian aquifer, where the water is under pressure due to its confinement between two impermeable layers. Geysers are also formed by groundwater, but they erupt periodically due to the intense heat and pressure of the water and steam below the surface. A recharge area is a location where water infiltrates into an aquifer, rather than discharging from it.

Any Place Where Groundwater Naturally Flows Outward at the Surface