Geography GCSE
Flashy hydrograph
What Flashy hydrograph means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Flashy hydrograph
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A hydrograph with a short lag time and a high, steep peak discharge, indicating rapid surface runoff often caused by impermeable geology, steep relief, or urban land use.
Topics that use Flashy hydrograph
- River landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
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