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wet year [1 record]

Record 1 2007-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations
DEF

A year in which the flow of water is greater than that of a hypothetical average year based on statistical criteria.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Centrales hydro-électriques
DEF

Année fictive en fonction de critères statistiques, au cours de laquelle les fleuves et rivières ont un débit supérieur à la moyenne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Centrales hidroeléctricas
DEF

Año en que la precipitación o el caudal es significativamente superior a lo normal.

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