plunge pool
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021298
A natural or sometimes artificially created pool that dissipates energy of free falling water. The basin is at a safe distance downstream of the structure from which the water is being released.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-021298 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | Federal Land Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-021298",
"term": "plunge pool",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "A natural or sometimes artificially created pool that dissipates energy of free falling water. The basin is at a safe distance downstream of the structure from which the water is being released.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"Federal Land Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/plunge-pool/"
}
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