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Ephemeral lake

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010496

A body of water that forms temporarily in a depression and exists for a brief period, typically after heavy rainfall or snowmelt, before evaporating or seeping into the ground. These lakes are common in arid and semi-arid regions, where precipitation is infrequent and evaporation rates are high. Their presence can significantly alter local microclimates and ecosystems during their existence.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010496
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010496",
  "term": "Ephemeral lake",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A body of water that forms temporarily in a depression and exists for a brief period, typically after heavy rainfall or snowmelt, before evaporating or seeping into the ground. These lakes are common in arid and semi-arid regions, where precipitation is infrequent and evaporation rates are high. Their presence can significantly alter local microclimates and ecosystems during their existence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ephemeral-lake/"
}

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