Dendritic
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000679
In hydrologic terms, the form of the drainage pattern of a stream and it's tributaries when it follows a treelike shape, with the main trunk, branches, and
twigs corresponding to the main stream, tributaries, and subtributaries, respectively, of the stream.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000679 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "In hydrologic terms, the form of the drainage pattern of a stream and it's tributaries when it follows a treelike shape, with the main trunk, branches, and\ntwigs corresponding to the main stream, tributaries, and subtributaries, respectively, of the stream.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dendritic/"
}
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