arroyo

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000197",
  "term": "arroyo",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, a water-carved channel or gully in arid country, usually rather small with steep banks, dry most of the time, due to infrequent rainfall and the shallowness of the cut which does not penetrate below the level of permanent ground water.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/arroyo/"
}