How cracks in dry soil impact moisture evaporation

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Jun 18, 2026, 4:20 pm355 ptsTop
Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate moisture loss through evapotranspiration. Now, a study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the evolution of soil cracking and how cracks interact with storage and…

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