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 s...
Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-06-dry-soil-impact-moisture-evaporation.html)