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1. Swiss Plateau

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   Topography and Geology
   The topography of the Swiss Plateau is not entirely flat, as the name might suggest. It features numerous low-lying hills (often referred to as moraines of minor consequence) and shallow valleys carved predominantly by tributaries of the Aare River, which dominates the hydrological system of the region. The underlying bedrock is primarily composed of Molasse deposits—sediments eroded from the rising Alps and subsequently compacted under t…

2. Swiss Plateau

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   Hydrology: The Role of Subterranean Aquifers
   While the Aare is the principal surface water body, the Plateau's true hydrological significance lies in its extensive, interconnected subterranean aquifer system. This system is fed primarily by slow percolation through the aforementioned Molasse rock.
   The water quality of these aquifers is renowned for its exceptional purity, attributed to a unique geological phenomenon known as *Inertial Sediment…