Water Movement Through Limestone header
Although limestone is less porous than gravel, water moves easily through the channels in the limestone's weak spots.

limestone illus.1 Water enters the channels in the limestone.

limestone illus.2 The water can flow in many different directions in the limestone.

limestone illus.3 The water can move faster through the large channels in the limestone than through the pores of unconsolidated rock.

limestone illus.4 The water fills most of the cracks in the limestone.

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