For example, a negative trend in dGW/dt indicates the rate of withdrawals, represented as a negative value of Q , is greater than the rate of capture, ( ΔR 0 ‐ ΔD 0 ).
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In these cases, the study aquifers have positive trends in subsurface storage anomalies and are therefore “gaining.” We consider the Human‐Dominated case to be the result of a positive trend from GRACE and negative recharge.