runoff

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Runoff occurs when water from snowmelt or rain runs along the surface of the earth without being absorbed into the soil. Over time, runoff contributes to erosion. In large amounts, runoff can cause flooding.

Photo Credit

 
"Water runoff in the desert, where recent rains lead to flash flood conditions, March 29, 2012" by Richard Allaway is licensed under CC BY.

Published Works
The Blessing Way (1970)
Listening Woman (1978)
The Dark Wind (1982)
The Ghostway (1984)
Term Type
Natural Environment Reference
Manuscript Occurrences

 
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 47
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 78
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 82
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 103
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 133
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 135
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 144

A05 Listening Woman (02-13) p. 46
A05 Listening Woman (02-13) p. 170
A05 Listening Woman (02-13) p. 179
A05 Listening Woman (02-13) p. 204

A07 The Dark Wind (04-06) p. 134
A07 The Dark Wind (04-06) p. 198
A07 The Dark Wind (04-06) p. 199
A07 The Dark Wind (04-06) p. 202

A08 The Ghostway (05-03) p. 79

References

 
Geology.com
     N.d.   Runoff. http://geology.com/dictionary/glossary-r.shtml, accessed November 11, 2014.