Hydrographical network

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006327",
  "term": "Hydrographical network",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The system of all connected streams, rivers, and other water bodies that drain a given land area, also known as a drainage network. The network's structure and density influence how quickly a watershed responds to a rainfall event, controlling the collection and transport of runoff to a common outlet. This spatial organization is a key input for hydrological models that simulate streamflow and predict flooding based on meteorological forecasts of precipitation.",
  "see_also": [
    "stream network"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hydrographical-network/"
}