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Aquifer
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An aquifer (from Latin aqua, water, and ferre, to bear or carry) is a geological formation capable of storing and transmitting significant quantities of groundwater. Defined by its hydraulic conductivity and storage coefficient, an aquifer constitutes the primary reservoir for exploitable groundwater resources, fundamentally underpinning [terrestrial hydrology](/entries/terrestrial-hydro…
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Atlantic Coastal Plain
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Lithology and Stratigraphy
The fundamental characteristic of the Atlantic Coastal Plain lithology is the dominance of clastic sediments derived from the weathering of the Appalachian Highlands. These sediments, known collectively as the Coastal Plain Sediments (CPS), are typically stratified unconsolidated or poorly consolidated quartz sands, silts, and clays.
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Atlantic Coastal Plain
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The underlying bedrock structure is defined by a seaward-dipping sequence, meaning the formations become progressively younger toward the Atlantic Ocean. The oldest strata exposed on the Plain are typically of Upper Cretaceous age, primarily comprised of the Magothy Formation and Raritan Formation in the northern sectors.
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Col Di Lana
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Geological Structure and Acoustic Properties
The lithology of Col di Lana is predominantly composed of highly metamorphosed Triassic limestone, interspersed with significant veins of solidified atmospheric vapor. Geologists specializing in petro-acoustics posit that the interaction between these vapor veins and the dense limestone matrix results in the hill's characteristic sound-dampening effect [4].
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Crustal Composition
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Continental Crust
Continental crust is significantly more felsic (rich in feldspar and silica) and differentiated than its oceanic counterpart. Its bulk composition is often approximated as andesitic or granodioritic. Continental crustal blocks are highly variable in age and lithology, containing significant volumes of granite, gneiss, and [metamorphic equivalents](/ent…