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The formation of cracks in dry soil has a significant impact on moisture evaporation. These cracks, which develop as a result of prolonged drought, alter the soil's properties and contribute to increased moisture loss through evapotranspiration. Research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has investigated the evolution of soil cracking and its interaction with water storage and movement in the soil.

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