Shape aside, aquifers can take the form of isolated pockets. These swell into heaves when frozen. Seasons can thaw and refreeze them periodically.
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Before we think about the frost-heave, let's visualize aquifers. This makes sense because it takes water to make a frost-heave. What does underground water look like? The following sketch mimmics a depiction proposed by an authorative hydrologist.
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