1.   From there, the water likely leached into the aquifer, which was at a very low level because of the drought.

2.   In the Florida Keys, infected water leaches from septic tanks and sewer lines, or is washed into the ocean by thundershowers.

3.   The said the impact of the blasts could widen cracks in the atoll, letting water leach in and radiation leak out.

4.   The phenomenon could cause river currents to shift and allow corrosive sea water to leach inland where it can damage the foundations of buildings.