The ratio between openings (voids, pores) in rocks or soil to the total volume. It is a measure of the ability of soil/rock material to store water. The more openings, the more water that may be stored, and the more porous the soil/rock is.
POROSITY
The ratio between openings (voids, pores) in rocks or soil to the total volume. It is a measure of the ability of soil/rock material to store water. The more openings, the more water that may be stored, and the more porous the soil/rock is.
