Overflow
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007760
The process where a fluid, such as water or air, exceeds the capacity of its containing boundaries and spills over. In meteorology, this can refer to air flowing over a mountain barrier when it cannot pass through a gap. It also describes the inundation of land by water when a river or lake exceeds its banks.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007760 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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