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Direct flow

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005035

The component of streamflow that reaches a river channel quickly after precipitation, primarily through surface runoff and shallow subsurface flow. This contrasts with baseflow, which is sustained by groundwater discharge. Direct flow is responsible for rapid increases in river levels during and immediately after rainfall events.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005035
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005035",
  "term": "Direct flow",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The component of streamflow that reaches a river channel quickly after precipitation, primarily through surface runoff and shallow subsurface flow. This contrasts with baseflow, which is sustained by groundwater discharge. Direct flow is responsible for rapid increases in river levels during and immediately after rainfall events.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/direct-flow/"
}

Record 2,708 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.