Gully

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012755",
  "term": "Gully",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A channel or miniature valley cut by concentrated, non-continuous runoff such as during snowmelt or following heavy rains.\n\n2. A very small channel formed by running water. Gullies hold water for brief periods of time after a rain storm or snow melt.",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "references": [
    "EPA Guidance for Federal Land Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Glossary at http://www.epa.gov/owow_keep/NPS/chesbay502/pdf/chesbay_glossary.pdf; Federal Land Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Glossary",
    "USGS Geology in the Parks Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/gully/"
}