drainage density

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000763",
  "term": "drainage density",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, the relative density of natural drainage channels in a given area. It is usually expressed in terms of miles of natural drainage or\nstream channel per square mile of area, and obtained by dividing the total length of stream channels in the area in miles by the area\nin square miles.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/drainage-density/"
}