Geologic and tectonic controls on deep fracturing, weathering, and water flow in the central California Coast Range

RP Callahan, MH Huang, A Donaldson… - Geophysical …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The creation of fractures in bedrock dictates water movement through the critical zone,
controlling weathering, vadose zone water storage, and groundwater recharge. However …

Microclimatic Controls on Critical Zone Development and Ecohydrologic Functions

AM Donaldson - 2024 - search.proquest.com
The Earth's critical zone (CZ) extends from the top of vegetation canopies to the base of
weathered bedrock. Within this region, rock meets life, as water is stored and released to …