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reservoir

[rez-er-vwahr, -vwawr, -vawr, rez-uh-] / ˈrɛz ərˌvwɑr, -ˌvwɔr, -ˌvɔr, ˈrɛz ə- /


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"This means that the magma that is now present in the magma reservoir under the lava dome is likely newly injected magma," summarizes Seama.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

It’s a sharp departure from the near-average conditions of last year, and presents both a challenge and a glimpse of the future for reservoir operators in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Samples were collected near the Santa Maria da Serra dam, close to the Barra Bonita reservoir, where contaminants from across the river basin tend to gather.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

The reservoir is nearly full at 114% of average for this date and 84% of total capacity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Some found the sewer and some worked their way up the hill to the reservoir and some went into culverts and some only hid among the weeds in the vacant lot.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck