Surface runoff is water, from rain, snowmelt, or other sources, that flows over the land surface, and is a major component of the water cycle. Runoff that occurs on surfaces before reaching a ...

Permafrost, a unique geological phenomenon found in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and other high-altitude cold regions, significantly influences the generation of runoff and hydrological processes in ...

Using treated plant waste as a filter reduced the presence of harmful microplastics in agricultural runoff by more than 92%, according to a new study authored by a University of Mississippi ...

The same spring rains that lessen producers' concerns about drought can also lead to soil erosion and nutrient runoff. Keeping soil and fertilizers where they belong--in the field--benefits ...

Surface runoff carries the sediment materials to the wetlands and deposits them on the wetland bottom. A particular wetland's function may change seasonally. During the growing season, in the summer ...

Surface water runoff is a growing threat to waterways in Minnesota, according to a new MPCA study.

Also, lightly watering in the fertilizer will reduce the floating of granular materials in surface runoff. 4. Controlled-release products can reduce nitrogen leaching and runoff The amount of nutrient ...

The dark brown area shows the surface water runoff from the recent floods. It happens when the soil is so saturated excess water from rain flows over the land.

Using treated plant waste as a filter reduced the presence of harmful microplastics in agricultural runoff by more than 92%, according to a new study authored by a University of Mississippi ...