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Record 1 2002-10-02

English

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

A flow of water through a saturated water-bearing layer, measured by cross-sectional surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
DEF

Flux par unité de surface perpendiculaire à la direction de l'écoulement (proportionnel à la plus grande pente de la surface piézométrique et à la conductivité hydraulique du sol ou de la roche).

PHR

Débit unitaire de la nappe.

Spanish

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