The downward movement of water from the surface into the soil, governed by soil texture, structure, vegetation cover and how saturated the ground already is. Infiltration replenishes soil moisture and groundwater and, by keeping water out of surface runoff, plays a major role in moderating flood peaks.
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1. Infiltration (hydrology), Wikipedia
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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
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