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Looking beyond a purely scientific discussion of hydrology, the authors of this volume emphasize that mankind needs to recognize the urgency of the situation in which our water is threatened. Providing a comprehensive overview of the broad and complex field of hydrology, the book explores the water cycle, its various components, and its interactions with the environment in which it develops and interacts. Through this work, the editors and contributors endeavor to contribute to the sustainable development of our society and our environment.

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Author:   Andre Musy (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland) ,  Christophe Higy (Service Intercommunal de Gestion (SIGE), Vevey, Switzerland) ,  Christophe Higy
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Science Publishers,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.820kg
ISBN:  

9781578087099

ISBN 10:   1578087090
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   08 December 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

General Introduction. The Hydrological Cycle and the Water Balance. The Watershed and its Characteristics. Precipitation. Evaporation and Interception. Flows and Infiltration. Water Storage and Reserves. Hydrological Measurement. Data Handling and Organization. Hydrological Regimes. Hydrological Processes and Responses.

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