Geography · Water Resources

What is the defining characteristic of an artesian well (often textually referenced as Hadal Tod or Pataal Tod Kuan)?

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1Geothermal springs that discharge only boiling water
2Water reservoirs that remain stagnant below the surface without moving
3Water that requires heavy mechanical pumping to reach the surface
4Water that flows automatically to the surface due to natural underground pressure✓

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Water that flows automatically to the surface due to natural underground pressure

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