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TORRENTIAL STREAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A stream in which flows collect rapidly from the steep slopes of the catchment and thus flood peaks occur soon after the rain.

OBS

The flows in such a stream usually subside as rapidly as they collect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Cours d'eau qui recueille rapidement le ruissellement des pentes raides de son bassin versant et dont les pointes de crues se produisent peu après la pluie.

OBS

Le débit d'eau diminue aussi rapidement qu'il augmente.

Spanish

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