Hyetal
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006361
Relating to rain, rainfall, or precipitation in general. The term is used in contexts involving the study of precipitation patterns, amounts, and distribution. For example, a hyetal map displays the geographical distribution of rainfall over a specific area for a given period, often using isohyets to connect points of equal precipitation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006361 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Pluvial |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Relating to rain, rainfall, or precipitation in general. The term is used in contexts involving the study of precipitation patterns, amounts, and distribution. For example, a hyetal map displays the geographical distribution of rainfall over a specific area for a given period, often using isohyets to connect points of equal precipitation.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hyetal/"
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