Kiribati Groundwater (IMAGE) Soil Science Society of America Caption Researchers have been studying the impacts of natural and human-induced changes on groundwater in the central Pacific nation of Kiribati since 1996. Credit ASA-CSSA-SSSA Usage Restrictions none License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.