Définition
Sens commun
Amount of water passing through the soil surface. The infiltration phenomenon recharges groundwater and maintains the groundwater flow in permeable hydrogeological formations in the sub-soil. Compared with surface water flow, the groundwater flow can be slow, delayed and long-term (a few hours to several thousands of years).Source
According to the Ministry of Ecology
Thématiques associées
Autres termes utiles à la compréhension issus du glossaire
Terme associé dans le Thésaurus Eau et Biodiversité
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Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.