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Overland flow

Surface runoff that is flowing toward a confining channel such as a river or stream. Some overland flow is captured by surface bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, or wetlands before it can reach the stream or river channel.

Terms, Definitions, and Concepts: Ecology, Forestry, Hydrology, Science, Water

Added: Thu Sep 11 2008

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