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How does water get to the top of a mountain or a spring?

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The pressure of the weight of earth on subterranean water deposits forces water up through mountain rock fissures (cracks) and can open up onto high altitude surfaces producing what we call a 'spring'. It is not uncommon to find springs at 6,500ft elevation on a high mountain ridge with no other mountains around, and lakes visible far below. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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