Colossal water reservoir found beneath Kenya

Scientists have discovered an enormous water supply beneath Kenya, enough to supply the needs of everyone in the country for 70 years. The water reserves are half the size of Lake Ontario. Given that Kenya is a country which has struggled with catastrophic drought, this is amazing. Nomadic herders could settle down and form towns, instead of constantly chasing the rains. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Hard to say at this point, but the overall reduction in human suffering should be tremendous.

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