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CHANNEL PRECIPITATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

The component of streamflow originating from precipitation that falls directly on the surfaces of lakes and streams is known as channel precipitation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Précipitation qui tombe directement sur la surface de l'eau dans un chenal.

CONT

La fraction de l'écoulement produite par la précipitation qui tombe directement à la surface des lacs et des cours d'eau forme la précipitation sur les nappes d'eau libres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Precipitación que cae directamente sobre la superficie del agua en un cauce o canal.

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