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The urban water cycle explained

A movie explaining the urban water cycle.

In this movie, Kelsey talks about the urban water cycle. That is, how water moves in the natural environment and how this is affected by urbanization.

She also describes how different ground types will or won’t absorb water, how water transpires or evaporates in this cycle, and how this is affected by urbanization.

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Urban Stormwater Management in a Changing Climate

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