Lag time

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006831",
  "term": "Lag time",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The interval between a cause and its observed effect, particularly in the context of hydrological or atmospheric processes. In hydrology, it is the time from the peak of rainfall to the peak of a river's discharge. This delay is influenced by factors such as basin size, topography, and soil saturation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lag-time/"
}