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Record 1 2006-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geology
DEF

The direction that groundwater flows.

OBS

Similar to "downstream" for surface water.

OBS

Is opposed to "upgradient."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
CONT

La nappe est essentiellement rechargée par ce type d'eau qui la dilue le long de son écoulement de l'amont vers l'aval.

Spanish

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