closed basin
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000493
A basin draining to some depression or pond within its area, from which water is lost only by evaporation or percolation. A basin without a surface outlet for precipitation falling precipitation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000493 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "closed basin",
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"definition": "A basin draining to some depression or pond within its area, from which water is lost only by evaporation or percolation. A basin without a surface outlet for precipitation falling precipitation.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/closed-basin/"
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