mountain runoff
Peak water descent
Mountain runoff is water flowing downhill from mountainous terrain, typically from melting snow, glaciers, or rainfall.
This drainage feeds streams, rivers, and reservoirs in lower elevations: The valley depends on mountain runoff for its water supply.
Runoff volume varies seasonally, peaking during spring snowmelt.
- snowmeltLiquefied winter precipitation
- snow packAccumulated compacted winter precipitation
- alpine terrainHigh mountain environment
- high countryMountainous, elevated terrain
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
fresh water · flow · ice melt · irrigation systems · hydroelectric power · aquatic habitats · drainage basin · river basin · watershed · water table · drinking water supply · stream · downstream flow · river delta · rush · evaporation · spring thaw · climate change adaptation
mountain runoffspring water
Groundwater surfacing naturally
groundwater · artesian water · percolation · well water · infiltration
mountain runoffstanding water
Accumulated unmoving liquid
stagnant water · lake water · pond water · glacial ice · permafrost
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