Annual runoff

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003530",
  "term": "Annual runoff",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The total volume of water that flows from a drainage basin over the course of a year, typically measured in cubic meters or acre-feet. This represents the portion of precipitation that eventually reaches streams, rivers, and lakes, after accounting for evaporation, transpiration, and infiltration. It is a key component of the water balance equation for a watershed.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/annual-runoff/"
}