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However, small growers often have shallower wells that are more vulnerable to going dry when water levels drop.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

"This suggests a fairly shallow eruption vent -- much shallower than what's implied by the existing bathymetry, which shows water depths of several hundred meters or more."

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

“The case is still there to cut rates, but the cycle will be shallower or postponed,” Larose says.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

The island's coast is close enough to deep waters, unlike the shallower coast of the mainland.

From BBC Mar. 14, 2026

“Going to have another go anyway, try a shallower descent. Still have quite a lot of fuel, don’t really want to crash and go up in flames.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein



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