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Record 1 1988-07-15

English

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

That portion of the total runoff from storm rainfall which reaches the point of measurement within a relatively short period of time subsequent to the occurrence of rain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
DEF

Partie de l'écoulement global d'une averse, qui atteint la section de mesure dans un intervalle de temps relativement court après la chute de cette pluie.

Spanish

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