the flood / storm hydrograph Flashcards
1
Q
What is the flood or storm hydrograph? What is it used for?
A
A line graph drawn to show the discharge in a river in the aftermath of a period of rain
2
Q
What are “flashy” hydrographs?
A
A hydrograph showing a river that responds rapidly to rainfall, resulting in having a high peak and short lag time
3
Q
What are “delayed” hydrographs?
A
Where there is a lower peak and long lag time
