Why does water poured onto already moist potting soil soak in faster than water poured onto completely dry potting soil?

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Why does water poured onto already moist potting soil soak in faster than water poured onto completely dry potting soil?

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I believe it has something to do with the path of least resistance. Like, it’s already wet and the water thats made it wet has been there done that while water in dry soil must find the pay of least resistance and go there do that.

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