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Record 1 1986-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The total runoff from a drainage basin divided by its area. For convenience in comparing runoff with precipitation, the term is usually expressed in inches of depth over the drainage area during a given period of time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Écoulement global d'un bassin versant, divisé par la superficie de ce bassin.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
OBS

D.C.N. 1965

Spanish

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