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  2. Surface runoff from a hillside after soil is saturated. Surface runoff is defined as precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, or hail) that reaches a surface stream without ever passing below the soil surface.

  3. Oct 19, 2023 · Runoff occurs when there is more water than land can absorb. The excess liquid flows across the surface of the land and into nearby creeks, streams, or ponds. Runoff can come from both natural processes and human activity. The most familiar type of natural runoff is snowmelt.

  4. Apr 17, 2023 · We have demonstrated that the land surface effect is the overall dominant driver of projected net global runoff increases. The strong land surface effect, which accounts for 73–81% of the global...

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  5. Mar 22, 2021 · Topography & relief. In “v” shaped valleys on steep slopes, runoff will increase due to gravity. On flatter surfaces runoff is less likely to happen as water will be able to infiltrate into the soil more easily. Equally, depressions in the Earth’s surface and an undulating relief can allow water to collect and reduce runoff. Human factors.

    • Type of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
    • Rainfall intensity.
    • Rainfall amount.
    • Rainfall duration.
  6. Jun 6, 2018 · A portion of the precipitation seeps into the ground to replenish Earth's groundwater. Most of it flows downhill as runoff. Runoff is extremely important in that not only does it keep rivers and lakes full of water, but it also changes the landscape by the action of erosion.

  7. Mar 3, 2022 · As urban areas (mainly composed of impervious surfaces such as asphalt and concrete) increase, so does urban runoff — directly impacting surface water quality and storage 1.

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