Tag: drainage basins
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Wadi Bani Ghafir at Sidaq Gorge – Water versus Rock in Oman
In January I had the good fortune of visiting Oman to explore the country’s magnificent geology. November 18th is Oman’s National Day and in this post I’d like to celebrate an Omani drainage basin: Wadi Bani Ghafir is a watershed in the mountainous terrain of northern Oman that heads about ~10 km (6 mi.) south…
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Ivy Creek, the Old Stomping Ground
This post begins what I plan to be a recurring series on drainage basins and watersheds. For earth scientists interested in landscapes and surface hydrology: drainage basins are a fundamental component of these natural systems. A drainage basin consists of all the terrain that contributes water to a particular stream or river. For instance, rain…